Gradation and Shade

Gradation noun - Relative position in a graded series.

Shade is a synonym for gradation in classification topic. In some cases you can use "Shade" instead a noun "Gradation", when it comes to topics like big, colors.

Nearby Words: grade, gradual, graded, gradually, grading

Shade noun - Partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays.

Gradation is a synonym for shade in nuance topic. You can use "Gradation" instead a noun "Shade", if it concerns topics such as big, colors, slight difference.

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