shades
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a common word for sunglasses that protect your eyes from the sun.
n.a colloquial term for sunglasses. Plurale tantum — always used in the plural form.
Simple“Don't forget your shades; the sun is really bright on the water today.”
In context“He pulled on a pair of expensive designer shades before stepping out of the car into the flash of the paparazzi cameras.”
UsageAlways plural; used with plural verbs like 'are' or 'were'.
Synonymssunglassesdark glasses - 02 A2 Elementary
n.areas that are dark because the sun is blocked, or different versions of a color.
n.plural form of shade; refers to multiple areas of darkness or various gradations of a specific hue.
Simple“The artist used many different shades of green to paint the forest.”
In context“The garden was a patchwork of light and shades, with the tall oaks casting long patterns across the lawn.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
v.to block the light from something or to make a part of a drawing darker.
v.third-person singular present of 'shade'; to screen from light or to create a darkening effect in an artistic medium.
Simple“The large tree shades the entire patio during the hottest part of the afternoon.”
In context“The architect designed a series of louvres that shades the glass facade, reducing the building's cooling requirements during the summer months.”
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