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.