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shade (noun)
Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.

shade (noun)
Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.

shade (noun)
A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
I've painted my room in five lovely shades of pink and chartreuse.

shade (noun)
A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning.

shade (noun)
A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.

shade (verb)
To shield from light.
The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day.

shade (verb)
To alter slightly.
You'll need to shade your shot slightly to the left.
Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them.

shade (verb)
To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.
The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas.

shade (verb)
To darken, particularly in drawing.
I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows.

shade (verb)
To surpass by a narrow margin.

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