Shone Meaning
/ʃɒn/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbsimple past and past participle of shine
nameA surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic].
Sentence Examples
She shone her torch onto the floor before us.
Thousands of stars shone in the heavens.
The last of the sun's rays shone on the grass.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sun ____ brightly all day, so we went to the beach.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lighthouse beam ____ brightly through the heavy fog, guiding the sailors safely toward the harbor.
Word Origin & History
Anglicized form of Welsh Siôn (“John”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The sun ____ brightly all day, so we went to the beach.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lighthouse beam ____ brightly through the heavy fog, guiding the sailors safely toward the harbor.