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shade
/ʃeɪd/
noun
Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
"The old oak tree gave shade in the heat of the day."
Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
"Close the shade, please: it's too bright in here."
A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
"I've painted my room in five lovely shades of pink and chartreuse."
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