Dictionary Check: shade

"shade" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

Example: "it is much cooler in the shade"
noun

a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

Example: "after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted"
Synonyms:
noun

protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight

Example: "they used umbrellas as shades"
noun

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

Example: "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"
noun

a position of relative inferiority

Example: "an achievement that puts everything else in the shade"
noun

a slight amount or degree of difference

Example: "a tad too expensive"
Synonyms:
tad

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