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   shad·ow

   /ˈSHadō/

   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 darknessdimnesssemidarknesstwilightgloomgloominessmurkinessmurkobscurityliterary:gloamingrare:tenebrosityumbrage
   • ▪ the shaded part of a picture.
   • ▪ a dark patch or area on a surface: "there are dark shadows beneath your 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 imitationapologytravestyghostspecterphantomremnant
   • ▪ 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 who 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: 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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHADOW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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. a specter or ghost:

5. 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

6. 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.

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

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   noun. /ˈʃædəʊ/ Idioms. dark shape. [countable] the dark shape that somebody/something’s form makes on a surface, for example on the ground, when they are between the light and the surface. The children were having fun, chasing each other's shadows. As the curtains moved in the breeze, the shadows on the floor seemed to dance.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › shadowShadow Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   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. American Heritage. Similar definitions.

10. 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.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySHADOW | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    a dark area made by something that is stopping the light: The tree had cast (= made) a long shadow. Fewer examples. A figure emerged from the shadows. Someone was lurking in the shadows. His face was obscured by a shadow. The shadow of the tower fell across the lawn. The dog was chasing its own shadow. Idioms. beyond/without a shadow of a doubt.