shard

[ʃɑːd]

shard Definition

a piece of broken ceramic, metal, glass, or rock, typically having sharp edges.

Using shard: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shard" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The archaeologists found a shard of pottery from the ancient civilization.

  • Example

    Be careful not to step on any shards of glass.

  • Example

    The vase shattered into a thousand shards when it fell on the floor.

shard Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with shard

  • a narrow beam of light

    Example

    A shard of light shone through the window and illuminated the room.

  • a small amount of hope in a difficult situation

    Example

    Even though things seemed bleak, there was still a shard of hope that kept her going.

  • a small fragment of a memory that is still vivid

    Example

    The smell of the ocean brought back a shard of memory from her childhood.

Origins of shard

from Old English 'sceard', meaning 'a fragment'

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Summary: shard in Brief

The term 'shard' [ʃɑːd] refers to a piece of broken ceramic, metal, glass, or rock, often with sharp edges. It can be used in phrases like 'shard of light,' 'shard of hope,' and 'shard of memory,' which denote a narrow beam of light, a small amount of hope, and a small fragment of a memory, respectively.

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