shade vs surety

shade

noun
  • An aspect that is reminiscent of something. 

  • Something that blocks light, particularly in a window. 

  • A variety of a colour/color, in particular one obtained by adding black (compare tint). 

  • A very small degree of a quantity, or variety of meaning 

  • A ghost or specter; a spirit. 

  • A subtle variation in a concept. 

  • A postage stamp showing an obvious difference in colour/color to the original printing and needing a separate catalogue/catalog entry. 

  • Subtle insults. 

  • A candle-shade. 

  • A cover around or above a light bulb, a lampshade. 

  • Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked. 

verb
  • To shield (someone or something) from light. 

  • To reduce (a window) so that only its title bar is visible. 

  • To alter slightly. 

  • To move slightly from one's normal fielding position. 

  • To vary or approach something slightly, particularly in color. 

  • To darken, particularly in drawing. 

  • To surpass by a narrow margin. 

  • To throw shade, to subtly insult someone. 

  • To shield oneself from light. 

surety

noun
  • That which makes sure; that which confirms; ground of confidence or security. 

  • A promise to pay a sum of money in the event that another person fails to fulfill an obligation. 

  • One who undertakes to pay money or perform other acts in the event that his principal fails therein. 

  • A substitute; a hostage. 

  • Evidence; confirmation; warrant. 

  • Certainty. 

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