shine
gb/ʃˈaɪn/ us/ʃˈaɪn/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 9100
világít, ragyog, süt, kiemelkedik, jeleskedik, remekel, rávilágít, megvilágít, fényesít, kifényesít, políroz, csillog, fénylik, fény, csillogás, fényesség, fényezés, cipőpucolás, kifényesítés, megkedvel, megszeret
வினைச்சொல்
A2
1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] shines
The stars were shining clearly in the cold night sky.
A csillagok tisztán ragyogtak a hideg éjszakai égbolton.
A single lamp shone in the window of the small house.
Egyetlen lámpa világított a kis ház ablakában.
Her phone screen shone brightly in the dark room.
The sun was shining, so we decided to eat outside.
A light shone from the end of the tunnel.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The sun shines on the lake.
A nap a tóra süt.
At night, many small lights shine in the city.
Éjszaka sok apró fény világít a városban.
A bright star shines above the mountains.
The lamp shines on my book when I read.
A candle shines softly in the dark room.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use *shine* instead of *bright* or *shiny* before a noun, saying *a shine light* instead of *a bright light*, or *a shine table* instead of *a shiny table*. Use *shine* mainly as a verb (*the light shines*), and use *bright* or *shiny* as adjectives before nouns.
பொருள்
give off light or be bright
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
shine brightly
|shine in the sky
|stars shine
|lights shine
|shine at night
|the sun shines
இணைச்சொற்கள்
glow (Suggests a softer, steadier light, often weaker or gentler than shine.)
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beam (Often used when light comes in strong, clear lines, like from a flashlight or the sun through clouds.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
be dark (Describes the absence of light, which is the opposite of something shining.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
nature
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To give light, or to be bright because light comes from it, like the sun or a lamp.
To send out light, or to be bright because of giving off light, especially like the sun, stars, lamps, or fire.
வினைச்சொல்
B2
2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] shines at [something]
She really shines at public speaking and always holds the audience’s attention.
Igazán kiemelkedik a nyilvános beszédben, és mindig leköti a közönség figyelmét.
He shines in pressure situations and never seems to panic.
Nyomás alatt remekel, és úgy tűnik, soha nem esik pánikba.
Math is the subject where he truly shines.
Their youngest daughter shines on stage whenever she performs.
This is your chance to shine in front of the whole team.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
She shines at science and gets top grades.
Kiemelkedik természettudományokból, és a legjobb jegyeket kapja.
He shines in big games and often scores.
A nagy meccseken remekel, és gyakran gólt szerez.
I do not shine in tests; I get very nervous.
Our new manager shines when there is a problem.
Your ideas shine in this report.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with physical light and say things like *He shines in football* thinking about brightness. Here, *shine* is figurative and means *do very well*. Also, avoid *shine something* in this sense; say *shine at math* or *shine in the exam*, not *shine math* or *shine the exam*.
பொருள்
be very good or impressive
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
really shine
|shine at [a subject]
|shine in [an exam]
|chance to shine
|let someone shine
|where she really shines
இணைச்சொற்கள்
excel (Slightly more formal and often used in writing; focuses strongly on very high ability or achievement.)
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stand out (Emphasizes being noticed among others; may not always mean being the very best, just more noticeable.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
struggle (Suggests having difficulty and not performing well, which contrasts with shining at something.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
work
|education
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To do something very well, so people notice that you are better than others.
To be clearly better than others at something, or to perform extremely well in a particular activity or situation.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
3
rávilágít
B1
megvilágít
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to shine [a light] on [something]
He shone a flashlight on the map so we could see it.
Rávilágított a zseblámpával a térképre, hogy lássuk.
The guard shone his torch on the door to check the lock.
Az őr rávilágított a zseblámpájával az ajtóra, hogy ellenőrizze a zárat.
She shone a bright light on the painting to look at the details.
Please don’t shine the headlights directly on the house windows.
The stage crew shone a spotlight on the main actor.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
He shines a light on the wall.
Rávilágít a falra.
She shines a flashlight on the ground to find her keys.
A zseblámpájával a földre világít, hogy megtalálja a kulcsait.
The driver shines his headlights on the road.
Please do not shine that bright light in my eyes.
They shine a lamp on the picture to see it better.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes leave out the object and say *He shone on the book* when they mean *He shone a light on the book*. In this sense, *shine* is usually used with an object like *light*, *flashlight*, or *torch*.
பொருள்
direct a light at something
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
shine a light on
|shine a flashlight on
|shine a torch on
|shine the headlights on
|shine a spotlight on
இணைச்சொற்கள்
illuminate (More formal; often used in written or technical contexts, but means to light something up.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
darken (Means to make something less bright or without light, the opposite of shining light on it.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|technology
|daily_life
வரையறை
To point a light, like a flashlight or lamp, so that the light goes onto something.
To point or aim a light source so that its light falls on a particular person, place, or object.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
4
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to shine [something]
He shined his shoes before the interview.
Kifényesítette a cipőjét az interjú előtt.
The hotel staff had shined the floors until they looked new.
A szálloda személyzete addig fényesítette a padlót, amíg újnak nem látszott.
She spent an hour shining the silver for the party.
They shined the table so well that it reflected the lights.
The children were paid to shine boots outside the station.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
I shine my shoes every Sunday.
Minden vasárnap kifényesítem a cipőmet.
He shines the table with a clean cloth.
Egy tiszta ronggyal kifényesíti az asztalt.
They shine the floor before the guests arrive.
She shines her boots so they look new.
We shine the cups until they are bright.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes say *make my shoes shine* when they could simply say *shine my shoes*. Both are correct, but *shine my shoes* is more direct. Also, avoid saying *wash my shoes to shine them* when you mean *polish my shoes*.
பொருள்
polish something until it is bright
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
shine your shoes
|shine his boots
|shine the floor
|shine the silver
|shine the table
இணைச்சொற்கள்
polish (The most common verb for making surfaces smooth and bright; slightly more general and also used for language or work.)
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buff (Often used for shining shoes or cars by rubbing strongly with a cloth.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
scuff (Means to damage the surface so it looks dull or marked, the opposite of shining it.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To rub something again and again, like shoes or a table, so that it becomes clean and bright.
To rub the surface of something, usually with a cloth or brush, in order to make it smooth and bright.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
5
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] shines
Her hair shone in the sunlight.
A haja csillogott a napfényben.
The polished floor shone like glass.
A kifényesített padló úgy csillogott, mint az üveg.
His eyes shone with tears as he spoke.
The new car shone after it was washed.
The metal rails shone in the morning light.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The clean floor shines in the sun.
A tiszta padló csillog a napon.
His shoes shine after he cleans them.
A cipője csillog, miután megtisztítja.
Her hair shines when it is wet.
The plates shine on the table.
The river shines in the evening light.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use *shiny* where a verb is needed and say *Her hair is shiny in the sun* instead of *Her hair shines in the sun*. Both are grammatical, but *shines* is a verb (an action/state) and *shiny* is an adjective (a property).
பொருள்
reflect light and look bright
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
hair shines
|eyes shone
|car shone
|floor shone
|freshly shined shoes
|shining surface
இணைச்சொற்கள்
gleam (Suggests a clean, sometimes narrow or soft light reflected from a surface.)
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sparkle (Suggests many small, quick flashes of light, often from something like water or jewelry.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
look dull (Means to have little or no shine, the opposite of reflecting light brightly.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
To look bright because light hits a smooth or clean surface and comes back to your eyes.
To send back light from a smooth or clean surface so that it looks bright.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
6
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the shine on [something]
The shoes had a perfect shine after he polished them.
A cipőknek tökéletes fényük volt, miután kifényesítette őket.
She worked hard to bring back the shine on the wooden table.
Keményen dolgozott, hogy visszahozza a faasztal fényét.
Over time, the floor lost its shine and looked old.
The conditioner gives your hair a healthy shine.
The car’s paint still has a factory shine.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
Your shoes have a good shine.
Szép fényük van a cipőidnek.
I want to get the shine back on this table.
Szeretném visszaadni ennek az asztalnak a fényét.
The floor has no shine now.
This cream gives my hair more shine.
The car keeps its shine after the wash.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes say *a big light* when they mean *a nice shine* on a surface. *Light* is what comes from lamps or the sun; *shine* is how the surface looks when it reflects light.
பொருள்
brightness on a smooth surface
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
a nice shine
|high shine
|lose its shine
|the shine on the floor
|a mirror-like shine
|restore the shine
இணைச்சொற்கள்
gloss (Often used for surfaces like paint, hair, or magazines; can sound slightly more technical or commercial.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
dullness (Describes a lack of bright reflection on a surface, the opposite of shine.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
The bright look on something smooth and clean, like on new shoes or a polished table.
A bright, reflective appearance on a smooth or clean surface.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
7
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
give [something] a shine
He stopped to get a quick shoe shine before the meeting.
Megállt egy gyors cipőpucolásra az értekezlet előtt.
These boots need a good shine.
Ezekre a csizmákra ráférne egy alapos kifényesítés.
The service includes a wash and a shine for your car.
She gave the silver a shine before putting it on the table.
A man on the corner offers shoe shines for commuters.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
My shoes need a shine.
A cipőmre ráférne egy kis fényezés.
He gives his car a shine every weekend.
Minden hétvégén kifényesíti az autóját.
I will give these boots a quick shine.
The boy sells shoe shines on the street.
After a shine, the table looks new.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners confuse the noun *shine* with the verb and say *I will shine to my shoes* instead of *I will give my shoes a shine* or *I will shine my shoes*.
பொருள்
act or process of polishing
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
give your shoes a shine
|a quick shine
|shoe shine
|a good shine
|car shine
இணைச்சொற்கள்
polish (Can mean both the act and the substance used; slightly more common in modern usage than *shine* in this sense.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
neglect (Not taking care of or cleaning something, the opposite of giving it a shine.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
வரையறை
The work of cleaning and rubbing something to make it bright, or the bright result after this work.
The act or process of polishing something to make it bright and clean, or the result of this action.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
C1
INFORMAL
8
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
take a shine to [someone/something]
The dog seems to have taken a shine to you.
Úgy tűnik, a kutya megkedvelt téged.
She quickly took a shine to her new teacher.
Hamar megkedvelte az új tanárát.
Our boss has taken a real shine to the new intern.
The kids took a shine to the game right away.
He hoped the audience would take a shine to his music.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The baby takes a shine to her uncle.
A kisbaba hamar megkedveli a nagybátyját.
My son took a shine to his new school.
A fiam megkedvelte az új iskoláját.
The cat takes a shine to our neighbor.
She took a shine to that red dress.
The class took a shine to the new book.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may try to use *shine* alone, as in *I have a shine for him*. In modern English, this sense is almost always used in the fixed phrase *take a shine to [someone/something]*.
பொருள்
sudden or strong liking
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
take a shine to
|a real shine to
|seems to have a shine to
இணைச்சொற்கள்
liking (More general and neutral; *shine* suggests the feeling starts quickly or is especially strong.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
dislike (The opposite emotional attitude, when you do not like someone or something.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|relationships
வரையறை
A quick and strong feeling that you like someone or something, often used in the phrase *take a shine to*.
A sudden or strong liking or attraction toward someone or something, usually used in the phrase “take a shine to.”
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
shine
IPA
GB/ʃˈaɪn/
US/ʃˈaɪn/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
shine (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (shine)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: shine
- Plural: shine
Verb
- Base: shine
- 3rd Person Singular: shines
- Present Participle: shining
- Past: shined, shone
- Past Participle: shone
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
shines
verb
shining
verb
shined
verb
shone
verb
Core family
shiny
adjective A2
Related words
sunshine
noun A2
Advanced or less common
shininess
noun
முக்கிய குறிப்புகள்
- Irregular past participle: shone Verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்
shine a light on
1/ʃˈaɪn ə lˈaɪt ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
make something clear or visible
To make a problem, fact, or situation easier to see or understand, often by giving new information about it.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The report shines a light on problems in the healthcare system.
- Her research helped shine a light on how social media affects teenagers.
shine out
1/ʃˈaɪn ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
stand out clearly or brightly
To be very easy to see or notice, especially because something is very bright or very good.
உதாரணங்கள்
- One star shone out more brightly than all the others.
- Among all the candidates, her experience really shone out.
shine through
1/ʃˈaɪn θɹˈu/
phrasal verb
be clearly seen or felt
To be clearly seen, felt, or noticed, even when other things are happening around it.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Her love for the children really shines through in her work.
- Despite his nervousness, his talent shone through during the performance.
shine up to
1/ʃˈaɪn ˈʌp tə/
phrasal verb
informal
flatter someone to gain favor
To be very nice and friendly to someone because you want something from them, not just because you like them.
உதாரணங்கள்
- He’s always shining up to the boss before performance reviews.
- She started shining up to the new manager right away.
take a shine to
1/tˈeɪk ə ʃˈaɪn tə/
idiom
informal
suddenly start liking someone
To quickly begin to like someone or something a lot.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Their baby has really taken a shine to you.
- The manager seems to have taken a shine to our new colleague.
come rain or shine
1/kˈʌm ɹˈeɪn ˈɔɹ ʃˈaɪn/
idiom
No matter what happens
No matter what happens, in any situation.
உதாரணங்கள்
- She goes jogging every morning, come rain or shine.
- She walks her dog every morning, come rain or shine.
- The event will be held come rain or shine.
- The market is open every Saturday, come rain or shine.
rise and shine
1/ɹˈaɪz ˈænd ʃˈaɪn/
idiom
informal
Wake up and get moving happily
Used to tell someone to wake up and start their day with energy.
உதாரணங்கள்
- Come on, kids, rise and shine! We have a busy day ahead.
- Come on, kids, rise and shine! It’s time for school.
- Rise and shine! It's time for school.
- Rise and shine, we have a busy day ahead.