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shading

/ʃˈeɪdɪŋ/noun2 syllables

Shading means: a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades.

Synonyms for shading1

noun, as in a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades

blending

What does shading mean?2

noun

1

a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades

2

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with shading?11

two syllables

tradingfadinggradingaidingraidingwading
Show 40 near rhymes
makingtakingplayingsayingtrainingdavidamazingrelatedwaitingbasicchangingpayingbreakingstateddatingcreatingnativeremainingcreativepaintingsavingstayingupdatedfacingracingratingsavingscontainingraisingracistcambridgegamingpaintedclaimingfailingrateddatedwaitedmaintainingratings

Shading in a sentence

  • Line art emphasizes form and outline, over color, shading, and texture.CM
  • Paul stood with his hand shading his eyes.CN
  • Sponge absorbs water so it is convenient for shading water-colours and such.fcbond
  • Mary stood with her hand shading her eyes.CN

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Forms of shading

as a noun

plural
shadings