Shone

//ʃɒn// name, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of shine form-of, participle, past
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Welsh [in turn originating as a patronymic].

Synonyms

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beamgleamglowpolishbeameffulgence

Example

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"She shone her torch onto the floor before us."

Etymology

Anglicized form of Welsh Siôn (“John”).

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