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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.
a period or instance of gloom, unhappiness, mistrust, doubt, dissension, or the like, as in friendship or one's life: Their relationship was not without shadows. a dominant or pervasive threat, influence, or atmosphere, especially one causing gloom, fear, doubt, or the like: They lived under the shadow of war.
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 [C] is a dark shape made when a light shines on a person or an object: As the sun went down we cast long shadows on the lawn. Shadow [U] is an area of darkness in which it is difficult to distinguish things easily: Her face was in deep shadow.
to be very close to a larger building or place: His workshop was in the shadow of the great church of San Paolo Maggiore. to be in a situation in which something unpleasant either seems likely to happen and to have a bad effect on your life, or is already having a bad effect on your life:
SHADOW definition: 1. a dark area made by something that is stopping the light: 2. to follow someone secretly in…. Learn more.
n. 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.
noun. /ˈʃædoʊ/. shade. dark shape. enlarge image. [countable] the dark shape that someone or something's form makes on a surface, for example on the ground, when they or it are between the light and the surface The children were having fun, chasing each other's shadows. The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water.
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.
