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shadow

/'ʃædou/
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Definition:

The word "shadow" can be both a noun and a verb.

Word Variants:
  • Shadowy (adjective): Something that is dark or not clear.

    • Example: "They walked through the shadowy forest."
  • Shadowing (noun/verb): The act of following someone or casting a shadow.

    • Example: "Shadowing someone can be useful for gathering information."
Different Meanings:
  • Literal (physical shadow): The dark area produced by blocking light.
  • Figurative (emotional or social shadow): A metaphor for influence or presence in someone's life.
Synonyms:
  • Shade: A dark area caused by a blockage of light.
  • Silhouette: The outline or general shape of something.
  • Ghost: A spirit that appears in a shadowy form.
  • Companion: A person who accompanies someone.
Idioms:
  • "In the shadow of": To be under the influence or power of someone or something else.

    • Example: "He achieved success in the shadow of his mentor."
  • "Cast a shadow over": To negatively affect something.

    • Example: "The scandal cast a shadow over the organization."
Phrasal Verb:
  • "Shadow someone": To follow someone closely and secretly.
    • Example: "The agent was shadowing the suspect to gather evidence."
Usage Instructions:
  • Use "shadow" to describe both physical shadows and metaphorical influences in life. It can be used in various contexts, from everyday situations to more serious discussions about relationships and influences.
Noun
  1. an inseparable companion
    • the poor child was his mother's shadow
  2. a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
  3. a dominating and pervasive presence
    • he received little recognition working in the shadow of his father
  4. refuge from danger or observation
    • he felt secure in his father's shadow
  5. an indication that something has been present
    • there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim
    • a tincture of condescension
  6. a premonition of something adverse
    • a shadow over his happiness
  7. something existing in perception only
    • a ghostly apparition at midnight
  8. an unilluminated area
    • he moved off into the darkness
  9. shade within clear boundaries
Verb
  1. make appear small by comparison
    • This year's debt dwarfs that of last year
  2. cast a shadow over
  3. follow, usually without the person's knowledge
    • The police are shadowing her

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