Definitionen
1.NounDarkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked."The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day.; Temps rose to a sweltering 40 degrees Celsius in the shade."
2.NounSomething that blocks light, particularly in a window."Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here."
3.NounA variety of a color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint)."I've painted my room in five lovely shades of pink and chartreuse."
4.NounA subtle variation in a concept."shades of meaning"
5.NounAn aspect that is reminiscent of something."shades of Groucho Marx"
6.NounA very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning"That is a shade too close."
7.NounA ghost or specter; a spirit."Too long have I been haunted by that shade.; The adventurer was attacked by a shade."
8.NounA postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.
9.NounSubtle insults."throw shade; Why did you paint your room chartreuse? No shade; I'm genuinely curious."
10.NounA cover around or above a light bulb, a lampshade.
11.NounA candle-shade.
12.VerbTo shield (someone or something) from light."The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day."
13.VerbTo shield oneself from light."We shaded under a huge oak tree."
14.VerbTo alter slightly."You'll need to shade your shot slightly to the left.; Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them."
15.VerbTo vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color."The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas."
16.VerbTo move slightly from one's normal fielding position."Jones will shade a little to the right on this pitch count."
17.VerbTo darken, particularly in drawing."I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows."
18.VerbTo win by a narrow margin."Both parties claimed afterwards that their man did best in the debate, but an early opinion poll suggested Mr Cameron shaded it."
19.VerbTo reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.
20.VerbTo throw shade, to subtly insult someone.
21.VerbTo shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.
22.VerbTo present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.