Shadow: meaning, definitions and examples

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shadow

[ ˈʃæd.oʊ ]

^{Context #1}

in darkness

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Synonyms

shade, silhouette

Examples of usage

His shadow stretched across the lawn as the sun began to set.
The shadow of the tree provided some relief from the scorching heat.
She saw a shadow moving in the corner of her eye.

^{Context #2}

to follow secretly

To follow and observe someone closely and secretly.

Synonyms

pursue, trail

Examples of usage

He felt like someone was shadowing him wherever he went.
The detective shadowed the suspect for days.

Translations

Translations of the word "shadow" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sombra

🇮🇳 छाया

🇩🇪 Schatten

🇮🇩 bayangan

🇺🇦 тінь

🇵🇱 cień

🇯🇵 影

🇫🇷 ombre

🇪🇸 sombra

🇹🇷 gölge

🇰🇷 그림자

🇸🇦 ظل

🇨🇿 stín

🇸🇰 tieň

🇨🇳 影子

🇸🇮 senca

🇮🇸 skuggi

🇰🇿 көлеңке

🇬🇪 ჩრდილი

🇦🇿 kölgə

🇲🇽 sombra

Word origin

The word 'shadow' has its origins from the Old English word 'sceadu', which meant 'shade, darkness'. Over the years, the meaning evolved to include the dark area created by an object blocking the light. Shadows have been a subject of fascination and mystery in various cultures, often associated with the supernatural or spiritual realms.

See also: shade, shaded, shades, shading, shady.