shade

Definition

• n. relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
• n. a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
• n. protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
• n. a position of relative inferiority

Word forms

Present participle

shading

Past participle

shaded

Past tense

shaded

Third person singular

shades

Example sentences

1. n.

   We sat under the shade of a large tree to escape the heat.

2. vi.

   The colors of the sky began to shade from blue to orange as the sun set.

3. vt.

   She used a curtain to shade the room from the bright sunlight.

4. n.

   The artist chose a gentle shade to add depth to the painting.