shine

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shine
ʃʌɪn Listen
Meanings
verb
  • (of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light.
    E.g. the sun shone through the window
  • direct (a torch or other light) somewhere in order to see something in the dark.
    E.g. he shone the torch around the room before entering
  • be very talented or perform very well.
    E.g. a boy who shone at nothing
  • make (an object made of leather, metal, or wood) bright by rubbing it; polish.
    E.g. his shoes were shined to perfection
noun
  • a quality of brightness produced when light is reflected on something.
    E.g. my hair has lost its shine

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