noun
plural shades
[noncount] :an area of slight darkness that is produced when something blocks the light of the sun
[count] something that is used to block strong light
lampshade
c US :window shade
shades [plural] informal :sunglasses
[noncount] :a darkened area in a drawing, painting, etc.
[count] :a particular type of a color that is lighter, darker, etc., than other types - usually + of
[count] :a particular form of something that is usually slightly different from other forms
[count] :a very small amount
draw the shades on
have it made in the shade
US informal :to have a very easy life or to be in a very good situation
put (someone or something) in the shade
chiefly Brit informal :to be much better than (someone or something)
shades of
used to say what or who you are reminded of when you look at or think about someone or something
verb
shades; shaded; shading
[+ obj] to shelter (something) from strong light and especially from sunlight
to make an area in a drawing, on a graph, etc., darker than other areas
US :to change (something, such as the truth) slightly in order to deceive people
shade into
[phrasal verb]
shade into (something) :to slowly or gradually change into (something) or become the same as (something)