shine
word
/ˈʃaɪn/
shyn
/ʃˈaɪn/
shyn
Definition
To give off or reflect light, so that something looks bright. It can also mean to polish something until it becomes bright, or to do extremely well and stand out.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'the sun shines', 'shine a light on' something, 'shine shoes', and 'shine at/in' something. 'Bright' describes appearance; 'shine' is the action or result. For people, 'shine' often suggests showing talent or confidence.
Spanish: brillar - lustrar - destacarPortuguese (BR): brilhar - engraxar - se destacarPortuguese (PT): brilhar - dar brilho - destacar-seChinese (Simplified): 发光 - 擦亮 - 表现出色Chinese (Traditional): 發光 - 擦亮 - 表現出色Hindi: चमकना - चमकाना - उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन करनाArabic: يلمع - يلمّع - يتألقBengali: জ্বলা - উজ্জ্বল হওয়া - ঝকঝক করা (পালিশ করা)Russian: светить - блестеть - отполироватьJapanese: 光る - 輝く - 磨くVietnamese: chiếu sáng - tỏa sáng - đánh bóngKorean: 빛나다 - 빛을 내다 - 닦다Turkish: parlamak - ışık saçmak - parlatmakUrdu: چمکنا - پالش کرناIndonesian: bersinar - menyinari - mengilatkan
Example Sentences
The stars shine at night.
basic
He used a cloth to shine his shoes.
basic
She will shine in the school play.
basic
Open the curtains and let the sun shine in.
natural
She really shined in that interview.
natural
A little oil will help the table shine again.
natural