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- Dictionaryshadow/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
- 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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SHADOW definition: 1. an area of darkness, caused by light being blocked by something: 2. an area of darkness in…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
SHADOW definition: 1. a dark area made by something that is stopping the light: 2. to follow someone secretly in…. Learn more.
Definition of shadow noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.