Shade ( noun , verb , verb )

(As a noun)

Shade ( noun )

1. Partial or complete protection from direct sunlight.
2. A slight variation or degree of a color or hue.
3. A particular attitude or way of thinking.

Origin:

Middle english (denoting a shadow or protection from the sun): from old english sceadu, of germanic origin; related to dutch schaduw and german schatten.

Examples:

1. She sat under the shade of a tree.
2. The dress comes in 50 shades of blue.
3. He looked at her with a shade of suspicion.

(As a verb)

Shade ( verb )

1. Partial or complete protection from direct sunlight.
2. A slight variation or degree of a color or hue.
3. A particular attitude or way of thinking.

Origin:

Middle english (denoting a shadow or protection from the sun): from old english sceadu, of germanic origin; related to dutch schaduw and german schatten.

Examples:

1. She sat under the shade of a tree.
2. The dress comes in 50 shades of blue.
3. He looked at her with a shade of suspicion.

(As a verb)

Shade ( verb )

1. Partial or complete protection from direct sunlight.
2. A slight variation or degree of a color or hue.
3. A particular attitude or way of thinking.

Origin:

Middle english (denoting a shadow or protection from the sun): from old english sceadu, of germanic origin; related to dutch schaduw and german schatten.

Examples:

1. She sat under the shade of a tree.
2. The dress comes in 50 shades of blue.
3. He looked at her with a shade of suspicion.