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   shadow

   /ˈʃadəʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface: "trees cast long shadows" Similar silhouetteoutlineshapecontourprofilepenumbraumbra
   • ▪ partial or complete darkness, especially as produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface: "the north side of the cathedral was deep in shadow" Similar shadeshadowinessdarknessgathering darknessdimnesssemi-darknesstwilightgloomgloominessmurkinessmurkobscurityliterary:gloamingrare:tenebrosityumbrage
   • ▪ the shaded part of a picture.
   • ▪ a dark patch or area on a surface: "her face was pale and there were shadows under her eyes"
   • ▪ a region of opacity on a radiograph: "shadows on his lungs"
   • 2. used in reference to proximity, ominous oppressiveness, or sadness and gloom: "the shadow of war fell across Europe" Similar cloudblack cloudpallgloomgloominessblightthreat
   • ▪ used in reference to something insubstantial or fleeting: "a freedom that was more shadow than substance"
   • ▪ used in reference to a position of relative inferiority or obscurity: "he lived in the shadow of his father"
   • ▪ the slightest trace of something: "she knew without a shadow of a doubt that he was lying" Similar slightest bittracescrapshredcrumbparticleounceatomiotascintillajotwhitgraintittlejot or tittlestiminformal:smidgensmidgetadarchaic:scantlingscrupletracehintsuggestionsuspicionghostglimmerflicker
   • ▪ a weak or inferior remnant or version of something: "this fine-looking, commanding man had become a shadow of his former self" Similar inferior versionpoor imitationapologytravestyghostspectrephantomremnant
   • ▪ an expression of perplexity or sadness: "a shadow crossed Maria's face"
   • 3. an inseparable attendant or companion: "her faithful shadow, a Yorkshire terrier called Heathcliffe" Similar constant companioninseparable companionalter egosecond selfSiamese twinclose friendbosom friendintimateinformal:bosom palrare:fidus Achates
   • ▪ a person secretly following and observing another: "no matter where Johnson went, his shadow stayed with him" Similar followerinformal:tail
   • ▪ a person that accompanies someone in their daily activities at work in order to gain experience at or insight into a job.
   • ▪ the opposition counterpart of a government minister or ministry: British "the shadow Chancellor"
   • 4. short for eyeshadow

   verb

   • 1. envelop in shadow; cast a shadow over: "the market is shadowed by St Margaret's church" Similar overshadowcast a shadow overenvelop in shadowshadeblock off the light todarkendim
   • 2. follow and observe (someone) closely and secretly: "he had been up all night shadowing a team of poachers" Similar followtrailtrackdog someone's footstepskeep watch onstalkpursuehuntinformal:tailkeep tabs onkeep a tab on
   • ▪ (of an opposition politician) be the counterpart of (a government minister or a ministry): British "he formerly helped to shadow the Foreign Office"
   • ▪ accompany (someone) in their daily activities at work in order to gain experience at or insight into a job: "the placement might involve shadowing a manager"

   Word Origin Old Englishscead(u)we (noun), oblique case of sceadu (see shade), sceadwian ‘screen or shield from attack’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schaduw and German Schatten (nouns), from an Indo-European root shared by Greek skotos ‘darkness’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shadower noun
   • 2. shadowless adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shadowShadow Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SHADOW is the dark figure cast upon a surface by a body intercepting the rays from a source of light. How to use shadow in a sentence.

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   SHADOW definition: 1. an area of darkness, caused by light being blocked by something: 2. an area of darkness in…. Learn more.

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   noun. a dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by a body intercepting light. shade or comparative darkness, as in an area. shadows, darkness, especially that coming after sunset. shelter; protection: sanctuary in the shadow of the church. a slight suggestion; trace: beyond the shadow of a doubt.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHADOW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A shadow is a dark shape on a surface that is made when something stands between a light and the surface. An oak tree cast its shadow over a tiny round pool. Nothing would grow in the shadow of the grey wall.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › shadowShadow Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   SHADOW meaning: 1 : a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface and a source of light often used figuratively; 2 : an area of darkness created when a source of light is blocked

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › shadowShadow - definition of shadow by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A dark area or shape made by an object blocking rays of light. b. The darkness or diminished light caused by the blocking of a light source: The back yard is in shadow all day long. c. A darker area in a picture or photograph. d. shadows The darkness following sunset. 2. a. often shadows A darkened area of skin under the eye. b.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shadowShadow - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A shadow is a dark shape that is formed when an object blocks a source of light. On a sunny day, practically everything casts a shadow — including you. Shadow can also act as an action, like when you shadow, or follow, someone on the first day at a new job.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishshadow noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   A shadow [C] is a dark shape made when a light shines on a person or an object: As the sun went down we cast long shadows on the lawn. Shadow [U] is an area of darkness in which it is difficult to distinguish things easily: Her face was in deep shadow.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › shadowShadow Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    noun. shadows. A definite area of shade on a surface, caused by a body blocking light rays. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The dark image made by such a body. Webster's New World. The darkness or diminished light caused by the blocking of a light source. The back yard is in shadow all day long.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › shadowshadow | meaning of shadow in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    shadow meaning, definition, what is shadow: the dark shape that someone or something...: Learn more.