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Shadow

noun
/ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
a dark area or shape made when something blocks light; to follow or observe secretly

Example Sentences

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

His shadow stretched long in the evening sun.

Example Expressions

shadow of a doubt

Synonyms

shade, silhouette, darkness, outline, reflection, follower
Entry 1
shade, silhouette, darkness, outline
Entry 2
silhouette, outline, shade, reflection, follower

Antonyms

light, brightness, illumination, radiance, clarity
Entry 1
light, brightness, illumination, radiance
Entry 2
light, brightness, clarity

Collocations

cast a shadow, long shadow, dark shadow, shadow of the night, shadow government
Entry 1
cast a shadow, long shadow, dark shadow
Entry 2
cast a shadow, dark shadow, shadow of the night, shadow government

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