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shadow

UK
/ˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊ/

Translations

shadownoun
shadows
pl
UK
/ˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊ/
He saw his shadow in the mirror.
Он увидел своё отражение в зеркале.
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground.
Дерево отбрасывало длинную тень на землю.
The shadow of his past haunted him.
Призрак его прошлого преследовал его.
Synonyms
figure
darkness
silhouette
outline
form
ghost
specter
reflection
shade
shadowverb
shadowed
Past Simple
shadowed
Past Participle
shadowing
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊ/
The tall trees shadow the garden in the afternoon.
Высокие деревья затеняют сад после обеда.
The detective was hired to shadow the suspect.
Детектива наняли следить за подозреваемым.
Synonyms
follow
sneak
stalk
track
trail
shadowadjective
UK
/ˈʃædəʊ/
US
/ˈʃædoʊ/
Used attributively to mean ‘unofficial/parallel’ or ‘relating to an opposition counterpart’, e.g. shadow cabinet.
Synonyms
spectral
eerie
ghostly
dim
indistinct
faint
auxiliary
backup
deputy
alternate
substitute
surrogate
stealthy
secret
covert
clandestine
shady
shadowy

Definitions

shadownoun
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
The tree cast a long shadow on the ground as the sun set.
A person who follows someone else closely, often secretly.
The detective noticed a shadow trailing him through the crowded streets.
A faint indication or trace of something.
There was a shadow of doubt in his mind about the decision.
A shaded area in a picture or photograph.
The artist skillfully used shadows to add depth to the painting.
shadowverb
To follow and observe someone closely and secretly.
The detective was assigned to shadow the suspect for a week.
To cast a shadow over something.
The tall building shadowed the small park throughout the afternoon.
To accompany someone in their work or daily activities in order to learn about their job.
The intern will shadow the manager to gain insight into the company's operations.
To shade or darken (part of a drawing, painting, etc.) by adding tone, lines, or colour to represent shadow.
The illustrator carefully shadowed the underside of the leaves to give them a three-dimensional appearance.
shadowadjective
Existing or functioning as an unofficial or alternate counterpart to something officially recognized.
The opposition appointed a shadow minister for every government portfolio.
Situated in or characterized by shade or darkness; shadowy (used chiefly attributively).
They camped on the shadow side of the canyon to stay cool.
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