shine
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To give off or reflect a bright light.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
glow
gleam
Antonyms
dim
Usage notes
The past tense is usually "shone" in British English and either "shone" or "shined" in American English.
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In your own words, what does "shine" mean?
To give off or reflect a bright light.
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