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Vocabulary Entry
shady
|adjective • noun • verb
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A
adjective
Characterized by darkness or lack of light; morally ambiguous or dubious.
Example Sentences
"The shady alley was not a place I wanted to walk through at night."
"His shady business dealings raised a lot of suspicion among his colleagues."
"She always avoided shady characters who seemed to be up to no good."
N
noun
A place sheltered from the sun; often refers to an area that is protected from sunlight.
Example Sentences
"We found a nice shady spot under the tree to have our picnic."
"The garden is full of shady areas where some plants can thrive."
"On hot days, the beach offers plenty of shady spots to relax."
V
verb
To provide shade or to shelter from sunlight.
Example Sentences
"The large umbrella can shady the entire table from the sun."
"They shadied the plants to protect them from the harsh afternoon sun."
"We need to shady this area with trees to keep it cooler."