nounπShareBrightness from a source of light."The shines from the lamp helped me read my book. "energyphysicsnatureappearancephenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareBrightness from reflected light."The shines on the newly polished floor were so bright they made me squint. "appearancephysicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareExcellence in quality or appearance; splendour."The artist's dedication to detail is evident in the shines of her paintings. "qualityappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareShoeshine."After the shines, his old leather shoes looked brand new. "jobservicebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSunshine."The shines through the window woke me up. "weathernatureenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMoonshine; illicitly brewed alcoholic drink."The police found several jars of shines hidden in the old barn during their investigation. "drinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount of shininess on a cricket ball, or on each side of the ball."The bowler carefully inspected the ball, hoping the shines on both sides were still different enough to create swing. "sportappearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA liking for a person; a fancy."Even though Maria and David are just friends, everyone knows Maria has shines for him. "emotionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA caper; an antic; a row."The children were punished after their shines in the classroom disrupted the lesson. "actionentertainmenteventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo emit light."The sun shines brightly in the sky. "energyphysicsnatureweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reflect light."The clean window shines in the sunlight. "physicsnatureweatherastronomyappearanceenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo distinguish oneself; to excel."My nephew tried other sports before deciding on football, which he shone at right away, quickly becoming the star of his school team."achievementabilitycharacterqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be effulgent in splendour or beauty."The bride shines with happiness on her wedding day. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be eminent, conspicuous, or distinguished; to exhibit brilliant intellectual powers.""In math class, Maria always shines; she understands the concepts so quickly." "characterachievementabilitymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be immediately apparent."The problem with the project shines through the poorly written proposal. "appearanceactionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo create light with (a flashlight, lamp, torch, or similar)."I shone my light into the darkness to see what was making the noise."energyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to shine, as a light."She shines her flashlight into the dark closet to find her shoes. "physicsenergyphenomenanatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make bright; to cause to shine by reflected light."in hunting, to shine the eyes of a deer at night by throwing a light on them"appearancephysicsnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (something) to shine; put a shine on (something); polish (something)."He shined my shoes until they were polished smooth and gleaming."appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo polish a cricket ball using saliva and oneβs clothing."The bowler shines the cricket ball on his trousers after each delivery, hoping to make it swing in the air. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading