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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"
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 shadow is a dark area where light from a light source is blocked by an object. It occupies all of the three-dimensional volume behind an object with light in front of it. The cross section of a shadow is a two- dimensional silhouette, or a reverse projection of the object blocking the light.
SHADOW definition: 1. an area of darkness, caused by light being blocked by something: 2. an area of darkness in…. Learn more.
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 specter or ghost: pursued by shadows. a hint or faint, indistinct image or idea; intimation: shadows of things to come. a mere semblance: the shadow of power. a reflected image. (in painting, drawing, graphics, etc.) the representation of the absence of light on a form.
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.
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. American Heritage.
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.
shadow meaning: 1. a dark area made by something that is stopping the light: 2. to follow someone secretly in…. Learn more.
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.