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Shadow Definition & Meaning

1. A dark area or shape produced by an object blocking the light source.

Example: The tree cast a long shadow on the ground.

2. A person or thing that follows or imitates another, often in a negative or harmful way.

Example: The new company was accused of being a shadow of its competitor.

3. A faint or indistinct representation or reflection of something.

Example: The painting had a shadow of sadness in the subject's eyes.

4. A hidden or secretive aspect of something.

Example: The politician's shadowy past was revealed by investigative journalists.

5. A companion or protector who follows someone closely.

Example: The bodyguard stayed in the shadow of the celebrity at all times.

Examples of the word shadow used in sentences.

  • The sun was so strong that it cast a shadow on my face.
  • The shadow of a bird flew over my head.
  • The tree cast a shadow on the ground.
  • I saw my shadow on the ground when I stepped outside.
  • There was a shadow on the wall that scared me.
  • The little boy was afraid of the dark shadows in his bedroom at night.
  • The tree casts a long shadow on the ground during the afternoon.
  • I saw a shadow moving across the room, but no one was there.
  • The cloudy sky made everything seem covered in shadows.
  • The tall building next door casts a shadow over our garden in the morning.
  • The fear of failure always seems to shadow her every move.
  • The scandal cast a dark shadow over the politician's once-promising career.
  • As I walked down the street, the shadow of the tall building loomed over me.
  • The little girl was fascinated by the shadow puppetry show at the fair.
  • The shadow cast by the tree provided a welcome relief from the sun's glare.
  • The politician's past scandals continue to cast a shadow over his political career.
  • The therapist helped her deal with the shadows of her childhood trauma.
  • She felt a sense of relief wash over her as she stepped out of the shadow of her famous sibling.
  • The detective followed the shadowy figure as he slipped quietly through the alley.
  • As the sun set, the shadow of the tree grew longer and darker.
  • The memory of her father's death still casts a shadow over her life, making it difficult to move on.
  • The politician's past scandals continue to shadow his campaign, leaving voters uncertain about his honesty.
  • The dancer moved gracefully across the stage, her shadow following her every step.
  • The shadow of war loomed over the fragile peace agreement, threatening to shatter the fragile stability.
  • The shadow of the towering skyscraper cast a dark silhouette over the city street below.
  • The shadow of my uncontrollable emotions always looms over my rational self.
  • The shadow of doubt crept into her mind as she wondered if she had made the right decision.
  • The shadow of the tall trees provided a perfect shelter from the blazing sun.
  • The shadow of the past seems to follow him wherever he goes, reminding him of his mistakes.
  • The shadow of the mountain peak stretched across the vast valley, creating a mesmerizing view.
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