Dab and Shade

Dab

Dab noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: she added a dab of sesame oil to the dressing before pouring it on the salad

Shade and dab are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shade" instead a noun "Dab".

Shade

Shade noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: just a shade taller than his dance partner

Dab and shade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dab" instead a noun "Shade".

Nearby Words: shadow, shady, shaded, shading, shad

How words are described

little little dab little shade
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