CEFR A2

shade

noun

Meaning

An area where direct sunlight is blocked, making it darker and cooler.

Examples

We sat in the shade of the large umbrella.
The leaves cast a welcome shade on the path.

Synonyms: shadow, darkness, gloom

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shade (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: ʃeɪd

Definition

An area where direct sunlight is blocked, making it darker and cooler.

Examples

We sat in the shade of the large umbrella.
The leaves cast a welcome shade on the path.
He preferred to read in the shade rather than in direct light.

How to Use shade

in the shade (prepositional phrase): In an area protected from direct sunlight. — "The cat slept in the shade of the bush."
shade of (prepositional phrase): A particular variation of a color. — "She painted her room a light shade of yellow."

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