shadow

noun

shad·ow | \ ˈsha-(ˌ)dō

Definition of shadow

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : 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

2 : a reflected image

3 : shelter from danger or observation

4a : an imperfect and faint representation

b : an imitation of something : copy

5 : the dark figure cast upon a surface by a body intercepting the rays from a source of light

6 : phantom

7 shadows plural : dark sense 1a

8 : a shaded or darker portion of a picture

9 : an attenuated form or a vestigial remnant

10a : an inseparable companion or follower

b : one (such as a spy or detective) who shadows someone

11 : a small degree or portion : trace

12 : a source of gloom or unhappiness

13a : an area near an object : vicinity

b : pervasive and dominant influence

14 : a state of ignominy or obscurity

shadow

verb

shadowed; shadowing; shadows

Definition of shadow (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

1 archaic : shelter, protect

2 : to cast a shadow upon : cloud

3 obsolete : to shelter from the sun

4 obsolete : conceal

5 : to represent or indicate obscurely or faintly —often used with forth or out

6a : to follow especially secretly : trail

b : to accompany and observe especially in a professional setting

7 archaic : shade sense 5

intransitive verb

1 : to pass gradually or by degrees

2 : to become overcast with or as if with shadows

shadow

adjective

Definition of shadow (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : of, relating to, or resembling a shadow cabinet shadow minister of defense

2a : having an indistinct pattern shadow plaid

b : having darker sections of design shadow lace

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Other Words from shadow

Noun

shadowless \ ˈsha-dō-ləs

, -də-ləs \ adjective

shadowlike \ ˈsha-dō-ˌlīk

, -də-ˌlīk \ adjective

Verb

shadower \ ˈsha-dō-ər

, -də-wər \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for shadow

Synonyms: Noun

dusk, penumbra, shade, shadiness, umbra

Synonyms: Verb

bird-dog, chase, course, dog, follow, hound, pursue, run, tag, tail, trace, track, trail

Antonyms: Verb

guide, lead, pilot

Examples of shadow in a Sentence

Noun

The tree cast a long shadow across the lawn. You can see your own shadow on a sunny day. Part of the valley was in shadow. He saw something moving in the shadows. I sensed a shadow of disappointment in his expression.

Verb

Police shadowed the suspect for several days. She spent the night shadowing other waiters at the restaurant.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

My friend was insinuating that my life in big business would cast a shadow over my future prospects. — Sally Susman, NBC News, "'You're going to need a cleanse': How Pfizer's Sally Susman was criticized for choosing a corporate career," 26 Aug. 2019 Johnson himself was critical of the U.S. trade war with China, which has been casting shadows over the world economy. — Sylvie Corbet, Washington Post, "G-7 cracks emerge on Iran as Trump contests French role," 25 Aug. 2019 The crisis could also cast a shadow over the presidential campaign of Senator Cory Booker, who served as Newark’s mayor from 2006 to 2013. — John Schwartz, New York Times, "Tainted Water, Ignored Warnings and a Boss With a Criminal Past," 24 Aug. 2019 The crisis could also cast a shadow over the presidential campaign of Senator Cory Booker, who served as Newark’s mayor from 2006 to 2013. — Nick Corasaniti, BostonGlobe.com, "Tainted water, ignored warnings, and a boss with a criminal

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