Words / A2

SHYN/ʃaɪn/

Shine means give out light or look bright: the sun shines, shine a torch, shoes that shine. Glow is softer light. Past for the sun is often shone in British English; shined is used for polishing. Do not write shy (nervous) for shine, or sign (a notice).

Meaning

To give out light, or to look bright.

Examples

• “The sun shone all afternoon at the beach.”
• “A light shone from the cottage window.”
• “He polished the table until it shone.”

Good to know

the sun shines / shine a torch. British past (sun): shone. Mix-ups: shy, sign.

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