lampshade vs shade

shade vs lampshade

lampshade and shade both are nouns.

lampshade is not a verb while shade is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
lampshade	Yes	No	No	No
shade	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, lampshade and shade are synonyms defined as:

lampshade and shade: a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view

Other synonyms of lampshade include lamp shade.

lampshade (noun)	shade (noun)
a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view	protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
	a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
	a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view
	a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
	a mental representation of some haunting experience
	a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
	a slight amount or degree of difference
	relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
	a position of relative inferiority

lampshade (verb)	shade (verb)
	pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree
	vary slightly
	protect from light, heat, or view
	represent the effect of shade or shadow on
	cast a shadow over

Difference between lampshade and shade

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