Meaning of the word shadow in English

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shadow

US /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

UK /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

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

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The tree cast a long shadow on the grass.

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He saw his own shadow in the dim light.

Synonym:

shade darkness gloom

a person or thing that is a weak or inferior version of something else.

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The new movie is just a shadow of the original.

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He was a mere shadow of his former self after the illness.

Synonym:

trace vestige ghost semblance

follow and observe (someone) closely and secretly.

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The detective decided to shadow the suspect.

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She felt like someone was shadowing her every move.

Synonym:

follow trail stalk tail dog

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