shadow vs shade

shadow and shade both are nouns.

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

As nouns, shade is a hyponym of shadow; that is, shade is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shadow:

As nouns, shade is a hypernym of shadow; that is, shade is a word with a broader meaning than shadow:

shadow: shade within clear boundaries
shade: relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

Other hypernyms of shadow include shadiness, shadowiness.

As verbs, shadow and shade are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of shadow include shade off.

shadow (noun)	shade (noun)
refuge from danger or observation	protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight
something existing in perception only	a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)
an indication that something has been present	a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view
a premonition of something adverse	a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
an unilluminated area	a mental representation of some haunting experience
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements	a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
an inseparable companion	a slight amount or degree of difference
a dominating and pervasive presence	relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
shade within clear boundaries	a position of relative inferiority

shadow (verb)	shade (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge	pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree
make appear small by comparison	vary slightly
cast a shadow over	protect from light, heat, or view
	represent the effect of shade or shadow on
	cast a shadow over