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shadow

The word “shadow” has 2 syllables: shad-ow

It's pronounced as /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

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In the thesaurus, “shadow” has 255 synonyms and 91 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for shadow along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for shadow

Antonyms for shadow

Meanings of shadow

  • noun
    1. A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
    2. Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom, obscurity.
    3. A area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).
    4. A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.
    5. That which looms as though a shadow.
    6. A small degree; a shade.
    7. An imperfect and faint representation.
    8. (police) A trainee, assigned to work with an experienced officer.
    9. One who secretly or furtively follows another.
    10. An inseparable companion.
    11. A drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc.
    12. An influence, especially a pervasive or a negative one.
    13. A spirit; a ghost; a shade.
    14. (Latinism) An uninvited guest accompanying one who was invited.
    15. In Jungian psychology, an unconscious aspect of the personality.
  • verb
    1. To shade, cloud or darken.
    2. To block light or radio transmission from.
    3. To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.
    4. To represent faintly and imperfectly.
    5. To hide; to conceal.
    6. To accompany (a professional) during the working day, so as to learn about an occupation one intends to take up.
    7. To make (an identifier, usually a variable) inaccessible by declaring another of the same name within the scope of the first.
    8. To apply the shadowing process to (the contents of ROM).
  • adjective
    1. Unofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were.
    2. Having power or influence, but not widely known or recognized.
    3. Acting in a leadership role before being formally recognized.
    4. Part of, or related to, the opposition in government.

Example Sentences

  • The tree cast a long shadow across the road.
  • He followed her shadow as she walked under the streetlight.
  • A dark shadow appeared behind the door.
  • The cat chased its own shadow on the wall.
  • Her success remained in the shadow of her famous sister.

On this page you'll find 346 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to shadow, such as: abundance, accompany, ace, adumbrate, adumbration, afterimage, aftertaste.

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