shades (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ʃeɪdz/
Definition
Eyewear designed to protect the eyes from bright sunlight and glare.
Examples
He always wears dark shades, even on cloudy days.
Don't forget to pack your shades for the beach trip.
She looked cool and mysterious behind her large, stylish shades.
How to Use shades
- shades of meaning (collocation)
- Subtle differences or variations in the way something is expressed or understood. — "The author used careful wording to convey different shades of meaning."
- shades of color (collocation)
- Different variations or tones of a particular color. — "The sunset displayed beautiful shades of orange, pink, and purple."
- pull down the shades (collocation)
- To lower window coverings to block light or provide privacy. — "It's getting too bright in here; please pull down the shades."
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