shines
word · lemma: shine
/ˈʃaɪnz/
shynz
/ʃˈaɪnz/
shynz
Definition
'Shines' means gives off light or reflects light brightly. It can also mean to stand out or be very good at something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used about the sun, stars, or things that reflect light. As a metaphor, can mean someone excels ('she shines in math'). Rarely used in negative contexts. Common collocations: 'sun shines', 'hair shines', 'someone shines at' something.
Spanish: brillaPortuguese (BR): brilhaPortuguese (PT): brilhaChinese (Simplified): 发光 - 闪耀Chinese (Traditional): 發光 - 閃耀Hindi: चमकता हैArabic: يضيء - يلمعBengali: জ্বলে - ঝলমল করে - উজ্জ্বল হয়Russian: сияетJapanese: 輝く - 光るVietnamese: tỏa sáng - phát sángKorean: 빛난다 - 반짝인다Turkish: parıldar - parlarUrdu: چمکتا ہےIndonesian: bersinar
Example Sentences
My car looks great when it shines after a wash.
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His smile shines with happiness.
natural
The sun shines brightly in the sky.
basic
Her hair shines when the light hits it.
basic
The star shines at night.
basic
She really shines on stage during performances.
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