SHADE

Definition

1. verb cast a shadow over. — synonyms: shadow, shade_off
2. verb represent the effect of shade or shadow on. — synonyms: fill_in
3. verb protect from light, heat, or view.
4. verb vary slightly.
5. verb pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree.
6. noun relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body. — synonyms: shadiness, shadowiness
7. noun a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color. — synonyms: tint, tincture, tone
8. noun protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight.
9. noun a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude. — synonyms: nuance, nicety, subtlety, refinement
10. noun a position of relative inferiority.
11. noun a slight amount or degree of difference. — synonyms: tad
12. noun a mental representation of some haunting experience. — synonyms: ghost, spook, wraith, specter, spectre
13. noun a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment).
14. noun a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view. — synonyms: lampshade, lamp_shade