SHADE

/ʃeɪd/

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Definition

/ʃeɪd/

noun

Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
“The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.”
Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
“Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.”
A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
“I've painted my room in five lovely shades of pink and chartreuse.”
A subtle variation in a concept.
“shades of meaning”
An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
“shades of Groucho”