shades

[US]/[ʃeɪdz]/
[UK]/[ʃeɪdz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a degree of lightness or darkness; a subtle difference in color; a protective covering for the eyes, typically consisting of tinted glass or plastic; a place offering shelter from the sun
v.to make or become less bright or intense; to gradually change from one color to another

Phrases & Collocations

shades of gray

shades of blue

in the shade

shades of green

dark shades

light shades

wearing shades

shades of color

various shades

shades of red

Example Sentences

she wore sunglasses to protect her eyes from the sun.

the room was filled with soft shades of blue and gray.

he needed new shades for the windows to block out the light.

the trees cast long shades across the lawn.

i’m looking for shades of lipstick in a berry color.

the artist used subtle shades to create depth in the painting.

the building had shades of brown and beige in its facade.

the company offers a wide range of shades for their new car.

she blended the shades of eyeshadow on her eyelids.

the curtains provided welcome shades from the afternoon heat.

he preferred lighter shades of fabric for the summer months.

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