shade
//ʃeɪd//
Noun
An area of relative darkness caused by the blocking of direct light, especially sunlight.
Let's sit in the shade of that tree.
A device or covering used to block or moderate light, such as a lampshade or window shade.
She pulled down the window shade to block the sunlight.
A slight variation or degree of a color.
I love this shade of blue.
A slight difference or variation in meaning, opinion, or quality.
There are many shades of meaning in this poem.
(informal) Sunglasses.
She put on her shades before going outside.
Antonym
Verb
To screen or protect from direct light or heat.
She shaded her eyes with her hand to see better.
To darken or color an area in a drawing or painting to represent shadow or depth.
She carefully shaded the edges of the drawing to give it more depth.
To change or vary slightly, especially in color or meaning.
The artist shaded the blue into green at the edges of the painting.