Pronunciation: /ʃeɪdz/
noun a color, especially with regard to how light or dark it is
A1 I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from the sun.
A2 She bought new shades for her windows to block out the sunlight.
B1 The artist used different shades of blue to create a beautiful painting.
B2 The room was decorated in various shades of green and brown.
C1 The novel explores the moral shades of grey in society.
C2 The film director expertly used light and shadow to create dramatic shades in the movie.
verb to screen or shield from direct light
A1 She shades her eyes from the sun with her hand.
A2 He shades the drawing with different colors to make it more vibrant.
B1 The artist shades the portrait to create depth and dimension.
B2 The architect shades the building plans to show different angles and perspectives.
C1 The author shades the characters in the novel with complex motivations and emotions.
C2 The director shades the film with subtle symbolism and foreshadowing.
formal The artist carefully selected different shades of blue to create a calming atmosphere in the painting.
informal I love wearing sunglasses in different shades to match my outfits.
slang Those new shades you got are so dope!
figurative The novel explores the different shades of human emotions through its complex characters.
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