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noun
- 1. a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface: "trees cast long shadows" Similar
- 2. used in reference to proximity, ominous oppressiveness, or sadness and gloom: "the shadow of war fell across Europe" Similar
verb
- 1. envelop in shadow; cast a shadow over: "the market is shadowed by St Margaret's church" Similar
- 2. follow and observe (someone) closely and secretly: "he had been up all night shadowing a team of poachers" Similar
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noun. shad· ow ˈsha- (ˌ)dō. Synonyms of shadow. 1. : the dark figure cast upon a surface by a body intercepting the rays from a source of light. 2. : partial darkness or obscurity within a part of space from which rays from a source of light are cut off by an interposed opaque body. 3. : a small degree or portion : trace. 4.
SHADOW definition: 1. an area of darkness, caused by light being blocked by something: 2. an area of darkness in…. Learn more.
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 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.
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.
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
Definition of shadow noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SHADOW definition: 1. a dark area made by something that is stopping the light: 2. to follow someone secretly in…. Learn more.
A shadow is a dark area where light from a light source is blocked by an object. It occupies all of the three-dimensional volume behind an object with light in front of it. The cross section of a shadow is a two-dimensional silhouette, or a reverse projection of the object blocking the light.
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. American Heritage. Similar definitions.