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SHADED

(adj., verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Shaded.

Shaded - as an adjective

Protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

Example: "Shaded avenues"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unshaded13

(of pictures or drawings) drawn or painted with degrees or gradations of shadow

Example: "The shaded areas of the face seemed to recede"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unshaded13

Shaded - as a verb

To shield from light.

Example: "The old oak tree shaded the lawn in the heat of the day."

To alter slightly.

Example: "Most politicians will shade the truth if it helps them."

To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color.

Example: "The hillside was bright green, shading towards gold in the drier areas."

(of a defensive player) to move slightly from one's normal fielding position.

Example: "Jones will shade a little to the right on this pitch count."

To darken, particularly in drawing.

Example: "I draw contours first, gradually shading in midtones and shadows."

To surpass by a narrow margin.

Example: "Both parties claimed afterwards that their man did best in the debate, but an early opinion poll suggested mr cameron shaded it."

To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible.

To shelter; to cover from injury; to protect; to screen.

To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.

Example Sentences

"She sat under a shaded tree to escape the hot sun."
"The picnic area was filled with shaded tables."
"The artist used various shades of blue to create a shaded effect."
"The room had a dimly shaded atmosphere."
"I prefer to read a book in a shaded corner of the library."
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Word Game Points

Is SHADED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shaded is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHADED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SHADED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shaded is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHADED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SHADED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shaded is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHADED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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