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Meaning of the word shine in English

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shine

US /ʃaɪn/
UK /ʃaɪn/
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Verb

1.

to give out or reflect light; be bright

Example:
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The sun began to shine brightly.
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Her eyes shone with excitement.
Synonym:
gleam glitter sparkle radiate glow
2.

to direct a beam of light

Example:
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He shone the flashlight into the dark corner.
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The lighthouse shines its beam across the sea.
Synonym:
illuminate light beam flash
3.

to excel or be very good at something

Example:
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She really shines when she performs on stage.
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He shines in academic subjects.
Synonym:
excel stand out distinguish oneself be brilliant

Noun

a quality of brightness or luster

Example:
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The polished silver had a beautiful shine.
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She applied a lip gloss for extra shine.
Synonym:
luster gloss radiance sparkle gleam
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Related Word:
shining take a shine to rain or shine shine through rise and shine come rain or shine knight in shining armor