Shade Light ʃeɪd Dark Tree Sun Plants I

• the shade of the pine tree provided some protection from the sun.
• the temperature can reach 40°c in the shade.
• we sat down in the shade of the wall.
• these plants grow well in sun or shade.

shade

1. an area that is dark and cool under or behind something, for example a tree or building, because the sun’s light does not get to it
• SEE ALSO shady
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/shady
• The shade of the pine tree provided some protection from the sun.
• The temperature can reach 40°C in the shade.
• We sat down in the shade of the wall.
• These plants grow well in sun or shade.
• Two cows were sleeping under the shade of some trees.
• The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer.

Extra Examples

• I searched for a patch of shade to rest in.
• Let's move into the shade.
• The huge trees offered shade from the sun.
• They were sitting under the shade of an umbrella.
• the need to ensure adequate shade for coffee plants
2. a thing that you use to prevent light from coming through or to make it less bright
• SEE ALSO lampshade
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/lampshade
• I bought a new shade for the lamp.
• an eyeshade
3. material that covers a window, often consisting of a roll of cloth that is fixed at the top of the window and can be pulled up and down
4. a particular form of a colour, that is, how dark or light it is
• a dark/light/pale/bright shade of blue
• a subtle/delicate shade of grey
• His face turned an even deeper shade of red.
• Cool pastel shades are just right for summer.

Extra Examples

• He threw out his old suits, all in various shades of brown.
• The ocean glistened in shades of blue and emerald.
• This wool is available in 18 stunning shades.
• Towels in warm shades can soften the room.
• a room painted in startling shades of pink and orange
• our new range of shades for lips and eyes
• Her eyes were a delicate shade of green.
• Use different shades of the same colour, rather than lots of different colours.
5. the dark areas in a picture, especially the use of these to produce variety
• The painting needs more light and shade.
6. a different kind or level of opinion, feeling, etc.
• politicians of all shades of opinion
• The word has many shades of meaning.
• reformers of all political shades
7. a little; slightly
• SYNONYM touch
  https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/touch_2
• He was feeling a shade disappointed.
• Her skirt was a shade too short.
8. sunglasses (= a pair of glasses with dark glass in them that you wear to protect your eyes from bright light from the sun)
9. the spirit of a dead person; a ghost
10. to be much better or more impressive than somebody/something
• I tried hard but her work put mine in the shade.
11. used when you are referring to things that remind you of a particular person, thing or time
• short skirts and long boots—shades of the 1960s

Word Origin

• Old English sc(e)adu, of Germanic origin. Compare with shadow.