Meaning of "Shadow"
The word shadow is a common noun in English that refers to a dark area or shape produced by an object blocking the light.
Common Usages
- Noun: The tree cast a long shadow on the ground.
- Verb: The detective was hired to shadow the suspect.
- Idiom: "Afraid of one's own shadow" – extremely timid or nervous.
Synonyms
shade, silhouette, darkness, outline, reflection
Example Sentences
- The children played in the shadow of the building.
- She felt like she was living in her sister’s shadow.
- The spy managed to shadow the diplomat without being noticed.