# shines

Pronunciation: say "SHYNZ" /ʃaɪnz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of shine. — third-person singular simple present indicative of shine
   - Simple: Present tense of shine used with he, she, or it.
   - _The polished brass shines under the gallery lights._
   - _A single candle shines through the cottage window after dusk._

## Noun

2. Plural of shine. — plural of shine
   - Simple: Plural of shine. Use it when talking about more than one polish or bright glow.
   - _Street vendors competed for customers wanting cheap shines downtown._
   - _The butler gave the silver trophies their final shines before the ceremony._

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