shade

noun

comparative darkness caused by a more or less opaque object cutting off rays of light, as from the sun
1. a place giving protection from the heat and light of the sun, as under a tree
2. an area less brightly lighted than its surroundings
Archaic
1. a shadow
2. a retired or secluded place
an indication or representation of darkness in painting, drawing, photography, etc.
degree of darkness of a color; gradation of a color with reference to its mixture with black: various shades of blue
1. a small difference or variation: shades of opinion
2. a slight amount or degree; trace; touch; suggestion: a shade of humor in his voice
Chiefly Literary
1. a ghost; specter
2. anything lacking substance or reality; phantom
any of various devices used to protect or screen from light and heat; specif.,
1. lampshade
2. ☆ window shade
☆ Slang sunglasses

transitive verb shaded, shading

to protect or screen from light or heat
to provide with a shade
to hide or screen with or as with a shadow
to make dark, as with a shade or a shadow; darken; dim; obscure
1. to represent the effects of shade in (a painting, photograph, etc.)
2. to depict in, or mark with, gradations of light or color
to change by very slight degrees or gradations
☆ to lessen or reduce (a price) slightly

intransitive verb

to change, move, or vary slightly or by degrees

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