shade
shade
ʃeɪd
sheid
British pronunciation
/ʃeɪd/

Definitie en betekenis van "shade"in het Engels

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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The cat lounged in the shade on the sunny porch.
02

tint, schakering

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions
shade definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The sunset painted the sky in brilliant shades of orange, pink, and purple, creating a breathtaking display of colors.
De zonsondergang schilderde de lucht in schitterende schakeringen van oranje, roze en paars, wat een adembenemende kleurenshow creëerde.
03

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

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shade definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The bedroom shades were drawn to darken the room for sleeping.
04

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

shade definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
A dark shade directs light downward for reading.
05

a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling

example
Voorbeelden
Linguists study the subtle shades of meaning between words.
06

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

example
Voorbeelden
She used light and dark shades to make the portrait lifelike.
07

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

example
Voorbeelden
The diary recalled shades of regret and loss.
08

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

example
Voorbeelden
In the department, she remained in the shade of senior colleagues.
to shade
01

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

example
Voorbeelden
The umbrella shaded the picnic from harsh sunlight.
02

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

example
Voorbeelden
Curtains shaded the interior from prying eyes.
03

schaduwen, arceren

to darken part of a picture or drawing using pencils, etc.
example
Voorbeelden
He shaded the background of his sketch to make the foreground figures stand out more prominently.
Hij schaduwde de achtergrond van zijn schets om de figuren op de voorgrond meer te laten opvallen.
04

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

example
Voorbeelden
The fabric shaded nicely, giving a soft gradient effect.
05

to vary or alter slightly in degree or meaning

example
Voorbeelden
The musician shaded the dynamics of the piece subtly.
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