shade

ʃeɪd

sheid

/ʃeɪd/

Definitie en betekenis van "shade"in het Engels

Shade

ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD

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

Voorbeelden

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

The garden bench was placed in the shade for comfort.

tint, schakering

any variation of one color, including darker or lighter versions

Voorbeelden

She carefully selected the perfect shade of blue for the walls of her bedroom, aiming for a calming and tranquil atmosphere.

Ze selecteerde zorgvuldig de perfecte tint blauw voor de muren van haar slaapkamer, met als doel een kalmerende en rustige sfeer te creëren.

The artist used various shades of green to capture the lush foliage and vibrant landscapes in their paintings.

De kunstenaar gebruikte verschillende tinten groen om het weelderige gebladerte en de levendige landschappen in hun schilderijen vast te leggen.

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

Dialect

American

Voorbeelden

She pulled down the shade to keep the room cool.

Venetian shades allowed sunlight to filter gently into the office.

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

Voorbeelden

He replaced the broken lamp shade with a new one.

Antique lamps often have decorative shades.

a slight difference in meaning, opinion, or feeling

Voorbeelden

There is a shade of doubt in her explanation.

The debate highlighted every shade of opinion on the matter.

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

Voorbeelden

The painter added shades to the hills to give a sense of depth.

Pencil shading creates realistic shades on paper.

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

Voorbeelden

He carried the shade of that tragic night in his memory.

The old house seemed haunted by a shade of the past.

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

Voorbeelden

The new manager worked in the shade of the CEO.

His talents were in the shade compared to his older brother's.

to shade

WERKWOORD

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

Voorbeelden

The tree shades the patio from the afternoon sun.

Tall buildings shade the street most of the day.

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

Voorbeelden

Sunglasses shade the eyes from bright sunlight.

He shaded the seedlings to prevent them from burning.

schaduwen, arceren

to darken part of a picture or drawing using pencils, etc.

Voorbeelden

She carefully shaded the apple in her drawing, using different pencil pressures to create depth and realism.

Ze arcueerde zorgvuldig de appel in haar tekening, met behulp van verschillende potlooddrukken om diepte en realisme te creëren.

The art teacher demonstrated how to shade a sphere, explaining how light and shadow work together to create a three-dimensional effect.

De kunstleraar demonstreerde hoe een bol te schaduwen, en legde uit hoe licht en schaduw samenwerken om een driedimensionaal effect te creëren.

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

Voorbeelden

The sunset shaded from orange to deep purple.

The wall paint shades slightly depending on the light.

to vary or alter slightly in degree or meaning

Voorbeelden

The chef shaded the seasoning to taste.

Her opinion shaded as she listened to more arguments.

Lexicale Boom

shady

shade

Nabije Woorden

Definitie en betekenis van "shade"in het Engels

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