Definition

Describing something that is protected from direct sunlight or light, often creating a cooler or darker area.

Example

The garden has a shaded area where we can relax on hot days.

Conversation

I love sitting in the park on a sunny day.

Me too! It feels great to relax outside.

Yeah, especially when you can find a nice shaded spot.

Exactly! The shade makes it so much more comfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To cover or protect from direct light or heat, often by using something like a curtain or an umbrella.

Example

The tree shaded the picnic area from the hot sun.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how the tree shaded the picnic area?

Yeah, it made such a big difference on that hot day.

I’m glad we chose to sit there instead of in the sun.

Root Explanation

Shaded → It is formed from "shade" (from Old English *sceadu*, meaning shadow or darkness) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or completed action). The word "shaded" means having been made darker or covered by a shadow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'shade' as creating a shadow, and the '-ed' shows that this action has already happened, meaning something is now in shadow.

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