Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An area where sunlight is blocked, creating a cooler or darker spot.
Shade
/ʃeɪd/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She sat in the shade to stay cool.Each shade of blue looks beautiful in the sky.
Etymology:
From Old English sceadu, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schaduw and German Schatten.
Usage Statistics:
22 mentions per 1 million words 
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