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shadow

shad·ow

shadow

 
 
pronunciation:
shae do
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the dark image cast on some surface by a person or thing blocking the light of the sun or another source of light.
 
similar words:
shade
definition 2: an area of darkness.
We walked in the shadow of the forest.
similar words:
shade
definition 3: a trace; hint.
His face had the shadow of a frown.
similar words:
ghost, suggestion
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: shadows, shadowing, shadowed
definition 1: to cast a shadow on or over; shade.
The road was shadowed by the mountain.
similar words:
shade
definition 2: to follow closely and in secret in order to watch; trail.
The police shadowed their suspect for several days.
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