Definition of "Shade" :

noun: a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view

noun: protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight

"They used umbrellas as shades."

noun: a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)

noun: a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

"After several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted."

noun: a mental representation of some haunting experience

noun: a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

"Don't argue about shades of meaning."

noun: a slight amount or degree of difference

"The new model is a shade better than the old one."

noun: a position of relative inferiority

"An achievement that puts everything else in the shade."

noun: relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

"It is much cooler in the shade."

verb: pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree

"The butterfly wings shade to yellow."

verb: vary slightly

"Shade the meaning."

verb: protect from light, heat, or view

"Shade your eyes when you step out into the bright sunlight."

verb: represent the effect of shade or shadow on

verb: cast a shadow over