shadow

1 of 3

noun

shad·ow ˈsha-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce shadow (audio)

: the dark figure cast upon a surface by a body intercepting the rays from a source of light

: partial darkness or obscurity within a part of space from which rays from a source of light are cut off by an interposed opaque body

: a small degree or portion : trace

: an attenuated form or a vestigial remnant

: an inseparable companion or follower

: one (such as a spy or detective) who shadows someone

: an area near an object : vicinity

: pervasive and dominant influence

: a shaded or darker portion of a picture

: a reflected image

: shelter from danger or observation

: an imperfect and faint representation

: an imitation of something : copy

: phantom

shadows plural : dark sense 1a

: a source of gloom or unhappiness

: a state of ignominy or obscurity

shadowless

ˈsha-dō-ləs How to pronounce shadow (audio)

-də-ləs

adjective

shadowlike

ˈsha-dō-ˌlīk How to pronounce shadow (audio)

-də-ˌlīk

adjective

shadow

2 of 3

verb

shadowed; shadowing; shadows

transitive verb

: to cast a shadow upon : cloud

: to follow especially secretly : trail

: to accompany and observe especially in a professional setting

: to represent or indicate obscurely or faintly

—often used with forth or out

archaic : shelter, protect

archaic : shade sense 5

obsolete : to shelter from the sun

obsolete : conceal

intransitive verb

: to pass gradually or by degrees

: to become overcast with or as if with shadows

shadower

ˈsha-dō-ər How to pronounce shadow (audio)

-də-wər

noun

shadow

3 of 3

adjective

: of, relating to, or resembling a shadow cabinet

shadow minister of defense

: having an indistinct pattern

shadow plaid

: having darker sections of design

shadow lace

Example Sentences

Noun The tree cast a long shadow across the lawn. You can see your own shadow on a sunny day. Part of the valley was in shadow. He saw something moving in the shadows. I sensed a shadow of disappointment in his expression. Verb Police shadowed the suspect for several days. She spent the night shadowing other waiters at the restaurant. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Though a shadow of its former self, the News holds the distinction of being the bestselling newspaper in U.S. history, reaching a circulation of more than 2.4 million weekday copies and 4.7 million Sunday editions at its 1947 peak.

Time, 16 Sep. 2022 And within Britain, at the heart of some people’s reluctance toward the new king is not so much a distaste for hereditary privilege or the shadow of colonialism but the ghost of Diana.

Amanda Ferguson, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 In an Instagram post, Levy shared a photo of Witherspoon's final makeup look, which featured subtle blue shadow, soft pink lips, and a dramatic winged liner.

Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 But the master of violin concertos was much more than the shadow of his white contemporaries, a sentiment underscored in Stephen Williams’ ebullient but tottering biopic Chevalier.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 During her long reign, the shadow of past imperial misgovernance threatened to undermine the transition from empire to commonwealth abroad and poison efforts to foster a multiethnic British identity at home.

Laura Beers, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 And there’s Jarmak’s shadow — another vertical element — at the bottom center, looking like an arrow pointed at the house.

Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 If the shadow disappears, your dark circle is caused by a hollow.

Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2022 Across the field, under the cool, quiet, shadow of trees, Danila and the George Washington Continentals warmup on the away team’s sideline.

Brandon Drenon, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022

Verb

This is a film that moves a lot in dualities, between light and shadow, the upper class and the lower class, and which somehow presents the two sides of the same coin.

John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Sep. 2022 If there isn’t an official way to get support, ask your manager to recommend a person for you to shadow.

Sheryl Stillman, Wired, 28 Nov. 2021 That incident, which came after the protesters decided to shadow campaigning B.J.P. officials to draw cameras, may have been a turning point.

New York Times, 20 Nov. 2021 Roy DeCarava was a mentor, one whose influence on Bey is plain in his partiality to shadow and contrast.

BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2021 Sprouse wanted Fulfer to shadow and learn from the experience and knowledge of a 20-plus year employee.

Laurinda Joenks, Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2021 Chauvin was among the rotation of senior officers whom Kueng was assigned to shadow during his probationary period.

Libor Jany, Star Tribune, 3 Apr. 2021 In multilayered plants like rice, wheat, maize and soy, this extra nimbleness could theoretically increase photosynthesis in the middle layers of leaves, which are constantly flitting between sunlight and shadow during the day.

New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Lawmakers said the messages could contain crucial evidence because Secret Service agents shadow presidents and other top officials and may have witnessed their actions that day.

Maria Sacchetti, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2022

Adjective

The sooner, the better, as this transit has a pre-shadow period starting before the retrograde itself hits.

Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2021 The sooner, the better as this transit has a pre-shadow period starting before the retrograde itself hits.

Meghan Ros, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

shadow 1 of 2

noun

shad·ow ˈsha-dō How to pronounce shadow (audio)

: the dark figure cast on a surface by a body that is between the surface and the light

My shadow stays with me.

: shade entry 1 sense 2

The valley was in shadow.

: phantom

: a very little bit : trace

I believe his story beyond a shadow of doubt.

: something that causes a bad feeling

The news cast a shadow over the party.

shadows plural : darkness caused by the setting of the sun

shadow

2 of 2

verb

shadowed; shadowing

: to cast a shadow upon

Trees shadowed the ground.

: to follow and watch closely especially in a secret way

Medical Definition

shadow 1 of 2

noun

shad·ow ˈshad-(ˌ)ō, -ə(-w) How to pronounce shadow (audio)

: partial darkness or obscurity within a part of space from which rays from a source of light are cut off by an interposed opaque body

: a dark outline or image on an X-ray photograph where the X-rays have been blocked by a radiopaque mass (as a tumor)

: a colorless or slightly pigmented or stained body (as a degenerate cell or empty membrane) only faintly visible under the microscope

shadow

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to perform shadow-casting on

freeze-dried and shadowed myosin molecules

单词	shadowlike
释义	shadow 1 of 3 noun shad·ow ˈsha-(ˌ)dō 1 : the dark figure cast upon a surface by a body intercepting the rays from a source of light 2 : partial darkness or obscurity within a part of space from which rays from a source of light are cut off by an interposed opaque body 3 : a small degree or portion : trace 4 : an attenuated form or a vestigial remnant 5 a : an inseparable companion or follower b : one (such as a spy or detective) who shadows someone 6 a : an area near an object : vicinity b : pervasive and dominant influence 7 : a shaded or darker portion of a picture 8 : a reflected image 9 : shelter from danger or observation 10 a : an imperfect and faint representation b : an imitation of something : copy 11 : phantom 12 shadows plural : dark sense 1a 13 : a source of gloom or unhappiness 14 : a state of ignominy or obscurity shadowless ˈsha-dō-ləs -də-ləs adjective shadowlike ˈsha-dō-ˌlīk -də-ˌlīk adjective shadow 2 of 3 verb shadowed; shadowing; shadows transitive verb 1 : to cast a shadow upon : cloud 2 a : to follow especially secretly : trail b : to accompany and observe especially in a professional setting 3 : to represent or indicate obscurely or faintly —often used with forth or out 4 archaic : shelter, protect 5 archaic : shade sense 5 6 obsolete : to shelter from the sun 7 obsolete : conceal intransitive verb 1 : to pass gradually or by degrees 2 : to become overcast with or as if with shadows shadower ˈsha-dō-ər -də-wər noun shadow 3 of 3 adjective 1 : of, relating to, or resembling a shadow cabinet shadow minister of defense 2 a : having an indistinct pattern shadow plaid b : having darker sections of design shadow lace Synonyms Noun dusk penumbra shade shadiness umbra Verb bird-dog chase course dog follow hound pursue run tag tail trace track trail See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The tree cast a long shadow across the lawn. You can see your own shadow on a sunny day. Part of the valley was in shadow. He saw something moving in the shadows. I sensed a shadow of disappointment in his expression. Verb Police shadowed the suspect for several days. She spent the night shadowing other waiters at the restaurant. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Though a shadow of its former self, the News holds the distinction of being the bestselling newspaper in U.S. history, reaching a circulation of more than 2.4 million weekday copies and 4.7 million Sunday editions at its 1947 peak. Time, 16 Sep. 2022 And within Britain, at the heart of some people’s reluctance toward the new king is not so much a distaste for hereditary privilege or the shadow of colonialism but the ghost of Diana. Amanda Ferguson, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 In an Instagram post, Levy shared a photo of Witherspoon's final makeup look, which featured subtle blue shadow, soft pink lips, and a dramatic winged liner. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 But the master of violin concertos was much more than the shadow of his white contemporaries, a sentiment underscored in Stephen Williams’ ebullient but tottering biopic Chevalier. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022 During her long reign, the shadow of past imperial misgovernance threatened to undermine the transition from empire to commonwealth abroad and poison efforts to foster a multiethnic British identity at home. Laura Beers, CNN, 8 Sep. 2022 And there’s Jarmak’s shadow — another vertical element — at the bottom center, looking like an arrow pointed at the house. Mark Feeney, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 If the shadow disappears, your dark circle is caused by a hollow. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 Sep. 2022 Across the field, under the cool, quiet, shadow of trees, Danila and the George Washington Continentals warmup on the away team’s sideline. Brandon Drenon, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Sep. 2022 Verb This is a film that moves a lot in dualities, between light and shadow, the upper class and the lower class, and which somehow presents the two sides of the same coin. John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Sep. 2022 If there isn’t an official way to get support, ask your manager to recommend a person for you to shadow. Sheryl Stillman, Wired, 28 Nov. 2021 That incident, which came after the protesters decided to shadow campaigning B.J.P. officials to draw cameras, may have been a turning point. New York Times, 20 Nov. 2021 Roy DeCarava was a mentor, one whose influence on Bey is plain in his partiality to shadow and contrast. BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2021 Sprouse wanted Fulfer to shadow and learn from the experience and knowledge of a 20-plus year employee. Laurinda Joenks, Arkansas Online, 20 Apr. 2021 Chauvin was among the rotation of senior officers whom Kueng was assigned to shadow during his probationary period. Libor Jany, Star Tribune, 3 Apr. 2021 In multilayered plants like rice, wheat, maize and soy, this extra nimbleness could theoretically increase photosynthesis in the middle layers of leaves, which are constantly flitting between sunlight and shadow during the day. New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Lawmakers said the messages could contain crucial evidence because Secret Service agents shadow presidents and other top officials and may have witnessed their actions that day. Maria Sacchetti, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Aug. 2022 Adjective The sooner, the better, as this transit has a pre-shadow period starting before the retrograde itself hits. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2021 The sooner, the better as this transit has a pre-shadow period starting before the retrograde itself hits. Meghan Ros, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English shadwe, from Old English sceaduw-, sceadu shade First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 4 Adjective 1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing shadow a shadow of (a) doubt eye shadow beyond a shadow of a doubt ghost/shadow of one's former self five-o'clock shadow shadow cabinet shadow box rain shadow shadow play shadow mask in the shadow of shadow dance See More a shadow of (a) doubt eye shadow beyond a shadow of a doubt ghost/shadow of one's former self five-o'clock shadow shadow cabinet shadow box rain shadow shadow play shadow mask in the shadow of shadow dance See More Kids Definition shadow 1 of 2 noun shad·ow ˈsha-dō 1 : the dark figure cast on a surface by a body that is between the surface and the light My shadow stays with me. 2 : shade entry 1 sense 2 The valley was in shadow. 3 : phantom 4 : a very little bit : trace I believe his story beyond a shadow of doubt. 5 : something that causes a bad feeling The news cast a shadow over the party. 6 shadows plural : darkness caused by the setting of the sun shadow 2 of 2 verb shadowed; shadowing 1 : to cast a shadow upon Trees shadowed the ground. 2 : to follow and watch closely especially in a secret way Medical Definition shadow 1 of 2 noun shad·ow ˈshad-(ˌ)ō, -ə(-w) 1 a : partial darkness or obscurity within a part of space from which rays from a source of light are cut off by an interposed opaque body b : a dark outline or image on an X-ray photograph where the X-rays have been blocked by a radiopaque mass (as a tumor) 2 : a colorless or slightly pigmented or stained body (as a degenerate cell or empty membrane) only faintly visible under the microscope shadow 2 of 2 transitive verb : to perform shadow-casting on freeze-dried and shadowed myosin molecules shadowlike adjective as in obscurantic Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance obscurantic shadowy fuzzy muddy faint uncertain shaded indistinct foggy clouded misty dim shrouded hazy indistinguishable vague questionable unclear sphinxlike bedimmed cloudy concealed undetermined beclouded cloaked undefined masked incomprehensible indefinite ambiguous obscurant obnubilated inexact disguised esoteric noncommittal mysterious obfuscatory inexplicable abstruse impenetrable inscrutable opaque inexplicit obscure dark recondite invisible enigmatic mystic indecipherable befogged eerie nebulous cryptic occult weird arcane equivocal murky uncanny unanswerable elliptical intangible unknowable inappreciable impalpable deep perplexing enigmatical baffling bewildering fuliginous confusing confounding mystifying puzzling elliptic unfathomable double-edged eery Delphic Antonyms & Near Antonyms clear obvious unequivocal unambiguous plain nonambiguous accessible certain understandable distinct evident intelligible comprehensible sure bright strong legible knowable direct firm pellucid defined definite exact explicit determined straightforward visible fathomable tangible self-evident appreciable self-explanatory unmistakable palpable blatant patent See More
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