adjective
Uncommon
shaded
Shaded (adjective) means Protected from direct sunlight. Example: “We found a shaded bench to sit on during the hottest part of the day.”
adjective
1
Protected from direct sunlight.
"We found a shaded bench to sit on during the hottest part of the day."
2
Colored or darkened slightly, especially in a diagram or drawing.
"The shaded regions on the map show areas of high rainfall."
How to use shaded
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOut of the sun, or drawn/colored with darker tones or markings.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more shaded
- Superlative
- most shaded
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Antonyms
unshaded
Rhymes for shaded
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What does “shaded” mean?
The word “shaded” means protected from direct sunlight. In plain terms, out of the sun, or drawn/colored with darker tones or markings.
How do you use “shaded” in a sentence?
Here is “shaded” used in a sentence: “We found a shaded bench to sit on during the hottest part of the day.”
What part of speech is “shaded”?
“Shaded” is an adjective.
Is “shaded” a common word?
“Shaded” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shaded” have?
“Shaded” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: protected from direct sunlight.
