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shine

 

[ ʃaɪn ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in the sun

To emit light; to be bright with reflected light; to glow.

Synonyms

beam, glow, radiate

Examples of usage

  • The sun shone brightly in the clear blue sky.
  • Her eyes shone with happiness.
Context #2 | Verb

success

To excel or be conspicuous.

Synonyms

excel, stand out, succeed

Examples of usage

  • She shone as a student and received top honors.
  • His talent truly shone in the performance.
Context #3 | Noun

brightness

A bright or glossy appearance.

Synonyms

gloss, luster, sheen

Examples of usage

  • The car had a shine to it that made heads turn.
  • The shine of the polished silver caught her eye.

Translations

Translations of the word "shine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhar

🇮🇳 चमकना

🇩🇪 scheinen

🇮🇩 bersinar

🇺🇦 світити

🇵🇱 świecić

🇯🇵 輝く (kagayaku)

🇫🇷 briller

🇪🇸 brillar

🇹🇷 parlamak

🇰🇷 빛나다

🇸🇦 يتألق

🇨🇿 zářit

🇸🇰 žiariť

🇨🇳 闪耀 (shǎnyào)

🇸🇮 sijati

🇮🇸 skína

🇰🇿 жарқырау

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალება

🇦🇿 parlamaq

🇲🇽 brillar

Etymology

The word 'shine' originated from the Old English word 'scīnan' meaning 'to emit light'. Over time, it has evolved to represent not only the physical act of emitting light but also to excel or stand out in various contexts. The concept of shining has been associated with positivity, success, and brightness, making it a versatile and widely used word in the English language.

See also: outshine, shines, shinier, shininess, shining.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,064 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.