shadow

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shadow
ˈʃadəʊ Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
    E.g. trees cast long shadows
  • used in reference to proximity, ominous oppressiveness, or sadness and gloom.
    E.g. the shadow of war fell across Europe
  • an inseparable attendant or companion.
    E.g. her faithful shadow, a Yorkshire terrier called Heathcliffe
  • short for eyeshadow.
verb
  • envelop in shadow; cast a shadow over.
    E.g. the market is shadowed by St Margaret's church
  • follow and observe (someone) closely and secretly.
    E.g. he had been up all night shadowing a team of poachers

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