shadow (Meaning)
shadow (n)
shade within clear boundaries
an unilluminated area
something existing in perception only
a premonition of something adverse
an indication that something has been present
refuge from danger or observation
a dominating and pervasive presence
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
an inseparable companion
shadow (v)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
cast a shadow over
make appear small by comparison
shadow (n.)
Shade within defined limits; obscurity or deprivation of light, apparent on a surface, and representing the form of the body which intercepts the rays of light; as, the shadow of a man, of a tree, or of a tower. See the Note under Shade, n., 1.
Darkness; shade; obscurity.
A shaded place; shelter; protection; security.
A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.
That which follows or attends a person or thing like a shadow; an inseparable companion; hence, an obsequious follower.
A spirit; a ghost; a shade; a phantom.
An imperfect and faint representation; adumbration; indistinct image; dim bodying forth; hence, mystical representation; type.
A small degree; a shade.
An uninvited guest coming with one who is invited.
To cut off light from; to put in shade; to shade; to throw a shadow upon; to overspead with obscurity.
To conceal; to hide; to screen.
To protect; to shelter from danger; to shroud.
To mark with gradations of light or color; to shade.
To represent faintly or imperfectly; to adumbrate; hence, to represent typically.
To cloud; to darken; to cast a gloom over.
To attend as closely as a shadow; to follow and watch closely, especially in a secret or unobserved manner; as, a detective shadows a criminal.
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shadow Sentence Examples
- The shadow of the towering building cast an ominous gloom over the street below.
- As the sun began its descent, the shadows grew longer and more ominous.
- The child's shadow danced playfully behind her as she skipped through the park.
- The shadowy figure lurking in the doorway sent shivers down my spine.
- The scars on his face were a constant shadow, haunting him with memories of the past.
- The shadow of doubt hung over the investigation, casting a pall over the search for truth.
- The towering mountain cast a vast shadow over the valley below.
- The shadow of his former glory still lingered in his eyes.
- The shadow of the approaching storm sent the birds scattering.
- The flickering light cast eerie shadows on the walls of the abandoned house.
FAQs About the word shadow
shade within clear boundaries, an unilluminated area, something existing in perception only, a premonition of something adverse, an indication that something ha
shade, blackness, dusk, gloom, shadiness,penumbra, dimness, umbra, murkiness,semidarkness
effulgence, effulgence, illumination, luminance, luminosity, illumination, lucidity, radiance, luminance, brightness
The shadow of the towering building cast an ominous gloom over the street below.
As the sun began its descent, the shadows grew longer and more ominous.
The child's shadow danced playfully behind her as she skipped through the park.
The shadowy figure lurking in the doorway sent shivers down my spine.
