comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight

sitting in the shade

this area will be in shade for much of the day

a colour, especially with regard to how light or dark it is or as distinguished from one nearly like it

various shades of blue

Maria's eyes darkened in shade

a lampshade

a small lamp with a crimson shade

a ghost

the ghost is the shade of Lucy Walters, first mistress of Charles II

screen from direct light

she shaded her eyes against the sun

darken or colour (an illustration or diagram) with parallel pencil lines or a block of colour

she shaded in the outline of a chimney

narrowly win or gain an advantage in (a contest)

the Welsh side shaded a tight, tough first half

make a slight reduction in the amount, rate, or price of

banks may shade the margin over base rate they charge customers