shade

Definitions

• (uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
• (countable) Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.
• (countable) A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint).
• (figuratively) A subtle variation in a concept.
• (figuratively) An aspect that is reminiscent of something.
• A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning
• (chiefly) A ghost or specter; a spirit.
• (countable) A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry.
• (uncountable) Subtle insults.