shadow
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/ˈʃædəʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃædəʊ/
noun
B2
A dark area where light is blocked by an object.
The shadow of the tree stretched across the lawn.
B2
An area that is not well lit or is dark.
He hid in the shadows to avoid being seen.
R
A very small amount or trace.
There was not a shadow of a doubt in her mind.
R
The influence or effect of something.
The scandal cast a long shadow over his career.
R
Dark areas under the eyes, often from tiredness.
She had dark shadows under her eyes from staying up late.
R
A person or animal that follows another closely.
The puppy was his constant shadow, never leaving his side.
R
Something that is not real or cannot be obtained.
Pursuing fame is just chasing shadows.
verb
R
To follow someone closely, often secretly.
The detective shadowed the suspect to gather evidence.
R
To learn a job by accompanying someone doing it.
The intern shadowed the manager to understand the role.
R
To cover something with a shadow.
The tall building shadowed the street below.
adjective
R
Referring to senior politicians of the main opposition party.
The shadow Chancellor is a key figure in the opposition.
translation
A dark area where light is blocked by an object.; An area that is not well lit or is dark.; A very small amount or trace.; The influence or effect of something.; Dark areas under the eyes, often from tiredness.; A person or animal that follows another closely.; Something that is not real or cannot be obtained.
To follow someone closely, often secretly.; To learn a job by accompanying someone doing it.; To cover something with a shadow.
Referring to senior politicians of the main opposition party.
Word Forms
3rd Present
shadows
Past
shadowed
Perfect
shadowed
Progressive
shadowing
Plural
shadows