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Meaning of shines

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shines

noun

Definitions

  1. Brightness from a source of light.

  2. Brightness from reflected light.

  3. Excellence in quality or appearance; splendour.

  4. Shoeshine.

verb

Definitions

  1. To emit light.

  2. To reflect light.

  3. To distinguish oneself; to excel.

    Example: My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team.

  4. To be effulgent in splendour or beauty.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something).

    Example: He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming.

  2. To polish a cricket ball using saliva and one’s clothing.