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Vocabulary Entry
shade
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A shadow or area of darkness caused by an object blocking light.
Example Sentences
"We sat in the shade of the large oak tree."
"The shade from the building kept the area cool."
"He pulled his hat down to shield his eyes from the sun and find some shade."
V
verb
To shield from light or to create a shadow over something.
Example Sentences
"She shaded her eyes from the bright sun."
"The artist shaded in the darker areas of the drawing."
"Please shade the correct answer on the form."
A
adjective
Having a slight difference in color or tone.
Example Sentences
"She chose a shade of blue for the painting."
"The walls were painted in different shades of green."
"These two fabrics are similar, but one is a lighter shade than the other."