shades
/ʃeɪdz/noun
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Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
Example: The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.
Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
Example: Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.
A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
Example: I've painted my room in five lovely shades of pink and chartreuse.
A subtle variation in a concept.
Example: shades of meaning
verb
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To shield from light.
Example: The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day.
To alter slightly.
Example: Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them.
To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
Example: The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas.
(of a defensive player) To move slightly from one's normal fielding position.
Example: Jones will shade a little to the right on this pitch count.
noun
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Sunglasses.
Example: His shades are by some famous designer.