Shade meaning in English
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Definition
the shade: the shadow, the coolness; the hue, the color, the tint
Examples
- "I have a couple of Herpès scarves in pastel shades."
- "For instance, you could look at increasing natural air currents within the office space, or providing shade from the sun."
Exercise 1
This noun describes a dark area which is protected from direct sunlight.
I don't like the sun, so I sit in the where it is cooler.
I don't like the sun, so I sit in the where it is cooler.
This noun describes a dark area which is protected from direct sunlight.
I don't like the sun, so I sit in the shade where it is cooler.
I don't like the sun, so I sit in the shade where it is cooler.
shade: The "shade (of a tree)" is an area which is protected from direct sunlight, for example: Cats always sit in the shade when it is very hot and sunny. A shade can also describe a small variation in a colour or quality, for example: I don't think the logo should be that shade of pink. Note that a "shadow" is the dark shape when a light shines on a person or object.
Exercise 2
Finally, find one more term used in the dialogue!
This word describes different nuances or degrees of colour. "-Which is your favourite of blue? -I like light blue best".
This word describes different nuances or degrees of colour. "-Which is your favourite of blue? -I like light blue best".
Finally, find one more term used in the dialogue!
This word describes different nuances or degrees of colour. "-Which is your favourite shade of blue? -I like light blue best".
This word describes different nuances or degrees of colour. "-Which is your favourite shade of blue? -I like light blue best".
shade: "Shade" is the right answer. In the dialogue, Philip says that Esmeralda is wearing "a beautiful shade of lipstick", meaning that he likes the colour of her lip makeup. Note that, in another context, "the shade" can refer to an area which is not in the sun. Example: "It's going to be 35° tomorrow, so you should stay in the shade if you don't want to burn".
Exercise 3
Art attack II!
Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate term.
phase | dark | shade | heavy | light | clear | shadow
Above, each box (A-D) contains a different of gray.
Box B would probably be described as being a gray rectangle.
Box D would probably be described as being a gray rectangle.
A █████████████
B █████████████
C ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
D ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate term.
phase | dark | shade | heavy | light | clear | shadow
Above, each box (A-D) contains a different of gray.
Box B would probably be described as being a gray rectangle.
Box D would probably be described as being a gray rectangle.
Art attack II!
Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate term.
phase | dark | shade | heavy | light | clear | shadow
Above, each box (A-D) contains a different shade 1 of gray.
Box B would probably be described as being a dark 2 gray rectangle.
Box D would probably be described as being a light 3 gray rectangle.
A █████████████
B █████████████
C ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
D ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate term.
phase | dark | shade | heavy | light | clear | shadow
Above, each box (A-D) contains a different shade 1 of gray.
Box B would probably be described as being a dark 2 gray rectangle.
Box D would probably be described as being a light 3 gray rectangle.
1 shade: The term "shade" is a synonym of "hue" or "tint" or "type of color". A "shade (of a color)" is a variation of a color based on how light or dark it is (the amount of white or black mixed into it). Example: I think we need to paint the bedroom a lighter shade of blue.
2 dark: When describing a "shade" of a color, we use the terms "dark" and "light" to describe the comparative darkness (or lightness). In the dialogue, Bruno describes a "dark blue circle". This means that the blue of the circle has lots of black mixed into it, making it appear dark. Another example: Bruno has beautiful DARK brown hair.
3 light: As mentioned above, the terms "light" and "dark" are placed before colors to indicate their comparative darkness. In the dialogue, Bruno could have said, "light blue circle" if the circle had more white mixed into it. We also use "light" when describing hair. Example: Icarus has lovely light gray hair.
Exercise 4
Art attack II!
Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate term.
phase | dark | shade | heavy | light | clear | shadow
Above, each box (A-D) contains a different of gray.
Box B would probably be described as being a gray rectangle.
Box D would probably be described as being a gray rectangle.
A █████████████
B █████████████
C ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
D ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate term.
phase | dark | shade | heavy | light | clear | shadow
Above, each box (A-D) contains a different of gray.
Box B would probably be described as being a gray rectangle.
Box D would probably be described as being a gray rectangle.
Art attack II!
Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate term.
phase | dark | shade | heavy | light | clear | shadow
Above, each box (A-D) contains a different shade 1 of gray.
Box B would probably be described as being a dark 2 gray rectangle.
Box D would probably be described as being a light 3 gray rectangle.
A █████████████
B █████████████
C ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓
D ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate term.
phase | dark | shade | heavy | light | clear | shadow
Above, each box (A-D) contains a different shade 1 of gray.
Box B would probably be described as being a dark 2 gray rectangle.
Box D would probably be described as being a light 3 gray rectangle.
1 shade: The term "shade" is a synonym of "hue" or "tint" or "type of color". A "shade (of a color)" is a variation of a color based on how light or dark it is (the amount of white or black mixed into it). Example: I think we need to paint the bedroom a lighter shade of blue.
2 dark: When describing a "shade" of a color, we use the terms "dark" and "light" to describe the comparative darkness (or lightness). In the dialogue, Bruno describes a "dark blue circle". This means that the blue of the circle has lots of black mixed into it, making it appear dark. Another example: Bruno has beautiful DARK brown hair.
3 light: As mentioned above, the terms "light" and "dark" are placed before colors to indicate their comparative darkness. In the dialogue, Bruno could have said, "light blue circle" if the circle had more white mixed into it. We also use "light" when describing hair. Example: Icarus has lovely light gray hair.
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