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We sat in the shade of a tree.
What does Shade mean?
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
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The artist used a darker shade of blue for the sky.
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Changing one shade in a painting can affect the whole mood of the picture.
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What does shade mean?
Shade means a darker area or darker color tone.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to shade?
Shadow is close in meaning to shade in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for shade?
Light contrasts with shade in this context.
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WordShade.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningShade means a darker area or darker color tone.
ExampleExample: We sat in the shade of a tree.
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Word family
Shade word family
Base word
shade
adjective
shaded
Darkened with shade.
noun
shading
Using light and dark in art.
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Hint for students
a darker area or darker color tone.
Common mix-up
Shade is not the same as light. Shade means a darker area or darker color tone.
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Read this model sentence: The artist used a darker shade of blue for the sky. Clue words: darker, artist, used. Underline clue words that show why shade fits instead of light. Now write one new sentence that shows shade without using the word shade. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show shade?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The artist used a darker shade of blue for the sky." Why does shade fit better than light?
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