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- DictionaryShad·ow/ˈSHadō/
noun
- 1. a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface: "trees cast long shadows"
- 2. used in reference to proximity, ominous oppressiveness, or sadness and gloom: "the shadow of war fell across Europe"
verb
- 1. envelop in shadow; cast a shadow over: "the market is shadowed by St. Margaret's church"
- 2. follow and observe (someone) closely and secretly: "he had been up all night shadowing a team of poachers"
1 day ago · 1. countable noun. 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. [ + of] All he could see was his shadow. Synonyms: silhouette, shape, outline, profile More Synonyms of shadow.
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.
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.
a dark area made by something that is stopping the light: The tree had cast (= made) a long shadow. Fewer examples. A figure emerged from the shadows. Someone was lurking in the shadows. His face was obscured by a shadow. The shadow of the tower fell across the lawn. The dog was chasing its own shadow. Idioms. beyond/without a shadow of a doubt.
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.
SHADOW meaning: 1 : a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface and a source of light often used figuratively; 2 : an area of darkness created when a source of light is blocked
Noun. Verb. Adjective. Idiom. Filter. noun. shadows. A definite area of shade on a surface, caused by a body blocking light rays. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The dark image made by such a body. Webster's New World. The darkness or diminished light caused by the blocking of a light source. The back yard is in shadow all day long.