shade

Definition

Examples

We ate lunch in the shade of a large tree in the park.

Word Family

Synonyms

• shadowshade within clear boundaries
• tinta quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
• nuancea subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

Collocations

• Easy sit under tree shade
  to sit under tree shade, meaning to be seated
• Medium choose the right shade of blue for the logo
  to choose the right shade of blue for the logo, meaning to pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
• Hard distinguish subtle shades of meaning in legal texts
  to distinguish subtle shades of meaning in legal texts, meaning to mark as different
• Very Hard put earlier achievements entirely in the shade
  to put earlier achievements entirely in the shade, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location