Shade Definition
shade
noun
- relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body; "it is much cooler in the shade"; "there's too much shadiness to take good photographs"
- a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color; "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted"
- protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight; "they used umbrellas as shades"; "as the sun moved he readjusted the shade"
- a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"
- a position of relative inferiority; "an achievement that puts everything else in the shade"; "his brother's success left him in the shade"
- a slight amount or degree of difference; "a tad too expensive"; "not a tad of difference"; "the new model is a shade better than the old one"
- a mental representation of some haunting experience; "he looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters from his past"
- a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
verb
- cast a shadow over
- represent the effect of shade or shadow on
- protect from light, heat, or view; "Shade your eyes when you step out into the bright sunlight"
- vary slightly; "shade the meaning"
- pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree; "the butterfly wings shade to yellow"
"Shade" in song lyrics
See how shade is used in real songs:
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"Believe me if I could I would have stayed in a room we haven't made in the shade"
2Mex f/ Awol One — Only as Good as Goodbye -
"Sitting Indian style, colorful carpet under my shade"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Young Man -
"Love my name is Serch, now step for some shade"
3rd Bass — Monte Hall
Words that rhyme with shade
Usage tips for "shade"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shade" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for shade to find words that pair well.