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shine
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- pronunciation:
- shaIn
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
shines, shining, shined, shone |
definition 1: |
to give off or reflect light.
The moon shone on our house.
- synonyms:
- beam, glow
- similar words:
- glare, gleam, glisten, glitter, radiate, spark, sparkle, twinkle
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definition 2: |
to show or give off in a clear or intense way.
The little girl's eyes shone with excitement.- synonyms:
- beam, radiate
- similar words:
- blaze, gleam, glow
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definition 3: |
to do very well.
Lizzie shines in math.- synonyms:
- excel
- similar words:
- dominate, flourish, prosper, succeed, thrive
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definition 4: |
to aim the light of.
Please shine the flashlight over here.- synonyms:
- aim, direct, point
- similar words:
- show
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definition 5: |
to cause to reflect light by wiping or polishing.
Martin's dad shined his shoes before going to church.- synonyms:
- buff, polish
- similar words:
- grind, rub, wax
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related words: |
blink, flash, glimmer, stream |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act or an instance of shining.
The cowboy gave his boots a shine. |
definition 2: |
the glow that comes from a source of light.
The fog dimmed the shine of the headlights.- synonyms:
- glow
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definition 3: |
luster.
I admired the shine of the polished floors.- synonyms:
- gloss, luster
- similar words:
- polish
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related words: |
blaze, finish, glare, glitter, light |
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