shade
shade
ʃeɪd
σειντ
British pronunciation
/ʃeɪd/

Ορισμός και σημασία του "shade"στα αγγλικά

01

an area that becomes darker and cooler because sunlight is blocked by an object

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shade definition and meaning
example
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They sat under the shade of a large oak tree to escape the heat.
The garden bench was placed in the shade for comfort.
02

απόχρωση, χροιά

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions
shade definition and meaning
example
Παραδείγματα
She carefully selected the perfect shade of blue for the walls of her bedroom, aiming for a calming and tranquil atmosphere.
Επιμελώς επέλεξε την τέλεια απόχρωση του μπλε για τους τοίχους του υπνοδωματίου της, με στόχο μια ηρεμιαστική και γαλήνια ατμόσφαιρα.
The artist used various shades of green to capture the lush foliage and vibrant landscapes in their paintings.
Ο καλλιτέχνης χρησιμοποίησε διάφορες αποχρώσεις του πράσινου για να αποτυπώσει το πλούσιο φύλλωμα και τα ζωντανά τοπία στους πίνακες του.
03

a covering or blind used to block or reduce sunlight, typically on windows

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shade definition and meaning
example
Παραδείγματα
She pulled down the shade to keep the room cool.
Venetian shades allowed sunlight to filter gently into the office.
04

a cover for a lamp designed to screen the bulb and diffuse the light

shade definition and meaning
example
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He replaced the broken lamp shade with a new one.
Antique lamps often have decorative shades.
05

a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling

example
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There is a shade of doubt in her explanation.
The debate highlighted every shade of opinion on the matter.
06

the depiction of shadow or darkness in an artwork to create depth or contrast

example
Παραδείγματα
The painter added shades to the hills to give a sense of depth.
Pencil shading creates realistic shades on paper.
07

a lingering mental image or memory of a haunting experience, often ghostlike or unsettling

example
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He carried the shade of that tragic night in his memory.
The old house seemed haunted by a shade of the past.
08

a state or position of lesser importance compared with someone or something else

example
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The new manager worked in the shade of the CEO.
His talents were in the shade compared to his older brother's.
to shade
01

to cast a shadow over something, reducing the light that reaches it

example
Παραδείγματα
The tree shades the patio from the afternoon sun.
Tall buildings shade the street most of the day.
02

to protect or screen something from light, heat, or view

example
Παραδείγματα
Sunglasses shade the eyes from bright sunlight.
He shaded the seedlings to prevent them from burning.
03

σκιάζω, σκιαγραφώ

to darken part of a picture or drawing using pencils, etc.
example
Παραδείγματα
She carefully shaded the apple in her drawing, using different pencil pressures to create depth and realism.
Σκίασε προσεκτικά το μήλο στο σχέδιό της, χρησιμοποιώντας διαφορετικές πιέσεις μολυβιού για να δημιουργήσει βάθος και ρεαλισμό.
The art teacher demonstrated how to shade a sphere, explaining how light and shadow work together to create a three-dimensional effect.
Ο καθηγητής τέχνης επέδειξε πώς να σκιάσει μια σφαίρα, εξηγώντας πώς το φως και η σκιά συνεργάζονται για να δημιουργήσουν ένα τρισδιάστατο εφέ.
04

to transition gradually from one quality, such as color or tone, to another

example
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The sunset shaded from orange to deep purple.
The wall paint shades slightly depending on the light.
05

to vary or alter slightly in degree or meaning

example
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The chef shaded the seasoning to taste.
Her opinion shaded as she listened to more arguments.
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