shadow
Meaning
A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface, often used metaphorically to describe an influence or presence that is not immediately visible.
💡 A common mistake is using "shadow" to refer to a person or thing that is merely a follower, rather than its literal meaning.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
afternoon
Anna
walks
to
the
small
park
near
her
flat
to
read
a
book
on
the
same
wooden
bench
.
A
tall
maple
tree
spreads
its
branches
above
her
,
and
as
the
sun
moves
its
shadow
slowly
crosses
the
path
.
The
cool
shade
makes
it
easier
for
her
to
keep
the
pages
open
,
and
she
often
watches
people
pass
by
without
looking
up
.
When
the
light
changes
again
she
closes
the
book
and
walks
back
home
,
feeling
calm
and
ready
for
the
rest
of
the
day
.
Common Phrases
cast a shadow
in the shadow of
shadow of doubt
Synonyms
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