Shadows

Pronunciation: /ˈʃæˌdoʊ/

Shadows (noun)

  1. A dark area made when something blocks light.
  2. A feeling of being controlled or influenced by someone or something.
  3. A ghost or a faint image of someone or something.

Examples

  • The tree cast a long shadow on the ground.
  • She noticed her shadow moving with her.

Common collocations: cast a shadow, long shadow, under the shadow, shadow of doubt, ghostly shadow

Shadows (verb)

  1. To follow someone closely to watch or learn from them.
  2. To make an area darker by blocking light.

Examples

  • The detective shadowed the suspect all day.
  • She shadowed her mentor to learn the job.

Synonyms of Shadows

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Shadows

  • — referring to illumination or brightness
  • — referring to the quality of being bright