Nightfall and Shade

Nightfall

Nightfall noun - The time from when the sun begins to set to the onset of total darkness.

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

Nearby Words: night, nightly

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

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

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

eerie	eerie nightfall	eerie shade
red	red nightfall	red shade

In both cases, they need to get back into the shade and cover themselves until nightfall to recuperate.

Source: Our Vampires Are Different / Anime and Manga
Looking at the matter rationally, too much sunlight causes burns, sunstroke, skin cancer, and drought, which is bad; whereas nightfall and sufficient shade provide relief and rest, which is good.

Source: Light Is Not Good

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