shadow

/ʃˈædə‍ʊ/

/ˈʃæˌdoʊ/

[noun] [verb]

Shadow

[NOUN]

a dark shape on a surface made by a person or object blocking the light

an unilluminated area

synonyms : dark

darkness

something existing in perception only

synonyms : apparition

refuge from danger or observation

an indication that something has been present

synonyms : tincture

trace

vestige

a premonition of something adverse

a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

synonyms : shadower

tail

an inseparable companion

a dominating and pervasive presence

to shadow

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

follow, usually without the person's knowledge

make appear small by comparison

synonyms : dwarf

overshadow

cast a shadow over

synonyms : shade

shade off

Examples

1. Imprisonment of student casts a shadow on Human Rights Council candidacy.

2. The farm sits in the shadow of Ben Nevis.

3. She grew up in the shadow of her very popular sister.

4. Catch not at the shadow and lose the substance.

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