shine

I UK [ʃaɪn] / US verb
Word forms "shine":
present tense I/you/we/they shine he/she/it shines present participle shining past tense shone UK [ʃɒn] past participle shone
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1)

a) [intransitive] if the sun shines, it produces a bright light and the weather is usually warm

The sun was shining brightly.

b) used about the moon, stars, lights, and other things that produce light

The headlights of oncoming cars were shining through the mist.

2)

a) [intransitive] to have a bright attractive appearance

The wooden tables had been polished until they shone.

Her hair shone like gold.

b) [transitive] mainly American to rub something until it shines

3) [intransitive] if people's eyes or faces shine, they look extremely happy or excited

The child's face was shining with excitement.

4) [transitive] to make the light from a torch or other light shine in a particular direction

Kobe shone the torch slowly around the room.

5) [intransitive] to show that you have a lot of skill when you do something

It's time we gave some of the younger players a chance to shine.

Phrasal verbs:

- shine through

II UK [ʃaɪn] / US noun [singular]

a) the bright appearance that something such as wood, metal, or leather has when it is in good condition

The dog's coat had a beautiful shine.

b) the act of rubbing something to make it shine

Your shoes could do with a shine.

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- take the shine off something

- take a shine to someone