Word
shaded
Phoneticsshad·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃeɪdɪd/
UK/ʃˈeɪdɪd/
Definition
adj. protected from direct sunlight so that it stays cool and dark.
adj. shielded from direct light or heat, typically by an object or structure that casts a shadow. Often used to describe outdoor areas or specific parts of a drawing.
Examples
“We found a shaded spot under the big oak tree.”
“The garden features a shaded patio where guests can enjoy lunch away from the midday heat.”
“The artist used a series of fine lines to create a shaded effect, giving the flat circle the appearance of a three-dimensional sphere.”
Examples
simple
“We found a shaded spot under the big oak tree.”
contextual
“The garden features a shaded patio where guests can enjoy lunch away from the midday heat.”
complex
“The artist used a series of fine lines to create a shaded effect, giving the flat circle the appearance of a three-dimensional sphere.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective; can appear both before a noun or after a linking verb.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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