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The definition of shine
10 Definitions of: shine
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- verb, to emit light
- verb, to glow or be bright with reflected light
- verb, to direct the light of (a lamp, etc)
- verb, to cause to gleam by polishing
- verb, to be conspicuously competent; excel
- verb, to appear clearly; be conspicuous
- noun, the state or quality of shining; sheen; lustre
- noun, (come) rain or shine a) whatever the weather b) regardless of circumstances
- noun, short for moonshine (whisky)
- noun, a liking or fancy (esp in the phrase take a shine to)
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of shine