Simple meaning
What does Shade mean?
Shade means a darker area or darker color tone.
Dictionary definition
A darker area made when light is blocked, or a darker form of a color in art.
Example sentences
Shade in a sentence
easy
We learned about shade in class today.
medium
The project used shade to share a clear idea.
hard
Using shade carefully helped the group express its message better.
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Shade word family
Base word
shade
adjective
shaded
Darkened with shade.
noun
shading
Using light and dark in art.
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What does shade mean?
shade means shade means a darker area or darker color tone.
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