shine — to produce or reflect bright light
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to produce or reflect bright light
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃaɪn/
Example Sentences
- My bald head shines so bright that airplanes mistake it for a lighthouse.
- The stars shine beautifully on a clear night.
- She polished the car until it shone like new.
shine
VERB[/ʃaɪn/]
to produce or reflect bright light
Mirror shines bright sunlight across yard
At nine, my fishing line catches the shine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'scinan', the word evolved from a common Germanic root meaning 'to shine' or 'emit light'. This meaning has remained remarkably consistent across Germanic languages for millennia.
Breakdown
Old English 'scinan' (to shine, emit light) → Modern English 'shine'. The root relates to Proto-Germanic *skīnan, connected to the sense of brightness and luminosity.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My bald head shines so bright that airplanes mistake it for a lighthouse.”
“The stars shine beautifully on a clear night.”
“She polished the car until it shone like new.”
“His talent really shines when he's on stage.”
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