verb / noun
shine
SHYNE/ʃaɪn/
The emission or reflection of bright light.
The flashlight shines onto a nearby surface, creating a bright spot.
Etymology
Old English scinan meant to give out light, but also described the gleam of polished surfaces. The word thus came to cover reflected brightness as well as light emitted by a source.
In context
can you see a light shine through this lens good and what color is the light pink and purple
More examples
- Stars shine brightly above the desert.
- She shined a flashlight under the couch.
- The floor has a soft shine in the morning light.
Forms
shine · shines · shone · shined · shining
shiny adjective — Reflecting light from a smooth surface.