shade
A quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color.
“after several trials he mixed the shade of pink that she wanted”
A representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment).
Protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight.
“they used umbrellas as shades”
“as the sun moved he readjusted the shade”
A protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view.
Relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body.
“it is much cooler in the shade”
A mental representation of some haunting experience.
A slight amount or degree of difference.
“the new model is a shade better than the old one”
A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude.
“don't argue about shades of meaning”
A position of relative inferiority.
“an achievement that puts everything else in the shade”
“his brother's success left him in the shade”
Pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree.
“the butterfly wings shade to yellow”
Protect from light, heat, or view.
Vary slightly.
“shade the meaning”
Represent the effect of shade or shadow on.
Cast a shadow over.