shadow
US /ˈʃædo/
・UK /'ʃædəʊ/
A2
verb
- To cover something with shade
- To secretly follow a person
noun
- A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between light and a surface.
- Person who follows another person to observe them
- Area of darkness that is caused by blocked light
- A lingering influence or presence.
other
- Cosmetic powder applied to the eyelids.
- Partial darkness or shade.
other
- To follow and observe (someone) closely, especially secretly.
- To foreshadow or predict (a future event).
Examples
The evening shadows were beginning to fall. Deep shadows lay across the small clearing where they sat.
The boat's sail cast a shadow on the water. Use a desk light to produce a strong shadow. The candles on the table threw huge flickering shadows against the wall.