shade (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ʃeɪd/
Definition
An area where the sun is blocked, making it darker and cooler.
Examples
We sat in the shade of the umbrella.
The leaves cast a deep shade on the ground.
He prefers to stay in the shade during the summer.
How to Use shade
- in the shade (prepositional phrase)
- In an area protected from direct sunlight. — "The cat slept in the shade."
- cast a shade (collocation)
- To create a shaded area. — "The building cast a long shade across the street."
- shade of meaning (collocation)
- A subtle difference in meaning or idea. — "There is a shade of meaning between these two words."
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