Definition of "shade" in английский

noun

1. (uncountable) Darkness 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. (countable) Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.

   • Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here.

3. (countable) A 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. (figuratively) A subtle variation in a concept.

   • shades of meaning

5. (figuratively, in the plural) An aspect that is reminiscent of something.

   • shades of Groucho Marx

6. A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning

   • That is a shade too close.

7. (chiefly literary and fantasy) A ghost or specter; a spirit.

   • Too long have I been haunted by that shade.
   • The adventurer was attacked by a shade.

8. (countable) A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.

9. (uncountable, originally LGBTQ slang) Subtle insults.

   • throw shade
   • Why did you paint your room chartreuse? No shade; I'm genuinely curious.

10. (countable) A cover around or above a light bulb, a lampshade.

11. (historical) A candle-shade.

    • His tent is furnished with a good large bed, mattress, pillow, &c., a few camp-stools or chairs, a folding table, a pair of shades for his candles, six or seven trunks with table equipage, his stock of linen (at least 24 shirts); some dozens of wine, brandy, and gin; tea, sugar, and biscuit; and a hamper of live poultry and his milch-goat.

verb

1. (transitive) To shield (someone or something) from light.

   • The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day.

2. (intransitive, rare) To shield oneself from light.

   • We shaded under a huge oak tree.

3. (transitive) To alter slightly.

   • You'll need to shade your shot slightly to the left.
   • Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them.

4. (intransitive) To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.