shadow

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈʃædəʊ/
/ˈʃædoʊ/
Noun
15 definition(s)
1 Definition

A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.

Example Sentences
  • My shadow lengthened as the sun began to set.
2 Definition

Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom, obscurity.

Example Sentences
  • I immediately jumped into shadow as I saw them approach.
3 Definition

A area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).

Example Sentences
  • The mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems and cast a "shadow" of dryness behind them.
4 Definition

A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.

5 Definition

That which looms as though a shadow.

Example Sentences
  • I don't have a shadow of doubt in my mind that my plan will succeed. The shadow of fear of my being outed always affects how I live my life. I lived in her shadow my whole life.
6 Definition

A small degree; a shade.

Example Sentences
  • He did not give even a shadow of respect to the professor.
7 Definition

An imperfect and faint representation.

Example Sentences
  • He came back from war the shadow of a man.
8 Definition

(police) A trainee, assigned to work with an experienced officer.

9 Definition

One who secretly or furtively follows another.

Example Sentences
  • The constable was promoted to working as a shadow for the Royals.
10 Definition

An inseparable companion.

11 Definition

A drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc.

12 Definition

An influence, especially a pervasive or a negative one.

13 Definition

A spirit; a ghost; a shade.

14 Definition

(Latinism) An uninvited guest accompanying one who was invited.

Synonyms
umbra
15 Definition

In Jungian psychology, an unconscious aspect of the personality.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To shade, cloud or darken.

Example Sentences
  • The artist chose to shadow this corner of the painting.
2 Definition

To block light or radio transmission from.

Example Sentences
  • Looks like that cloud's going to shadow us.
3 Definition

To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.

4 Definition

To represent faintly and imperfectly.

5 Definition

To hide; to conceal.

6 Definition

To accompany (a professional) during the working day, so as to learn about an occupation one intends to take up.

7 Definition

To make (an identifier, usually a variable) inaccessible by declaring another of the same name within the scope of the first.

8 Definition

To apply the shadowing process to (the contents of ROM).

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Unofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were.

Example Sentences
  • The human resources department has a shadow information technology group without headquarters knowledge.
2 Definition

Having power or influence, but not widely known or recognized.

Example Sentences
  • The director has been giving shadow leadership to the other group's project to ensure its success.
3 Definition

Acting in a leadership role before being formally recognized.

Example Sentences
  • The insurgents’ shadow government is being crippled by the federal military strikes.
4 Definition

Part of, or related to, the opposition in government.