Pronunciation: /ˈʃædoʊ/

Definitions of shadow

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

Example Sentences

A1 I saw my shadow on the ground.

A2 The cat chased after its shadow.

B1 The shadow of the tree provided some relief from the sun.

B2 She felt a sense of unease as a shadow passed by her window.

C1 The shadow of doubt lingered in his mind as he made his decision.

C2 The shadow cast by the mountain stretched across the valley.

verb to cast a shadow over

Example Sentences

A1 The cat shadowed me everywhere I went.

A2 She shadowed her boss to learn more about his daily routine.

B1 The detective shadowed the suspect for days before making an arrest.

B2 The journalist shadowed the politician during his campaign trail.

C1 The spy was able to shadow the target without being detected.

C2 The paparazzi were determined to shadow the celebrity's every move.

Examples of shadow in a Sentence

formal The shadow of the building cast a long dark line across the sidewalk.

informal I saw a shadow lurking in the corner of the room.

slang Let's dip into the shadows and avoid the spotlight.

figurative His past mistakes cast a shadow over his future opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of shadow

past tense

shadowed

plural

shadows

comparative

shadier

superlative

shadiest

present tense

shadows

future tense

will shadow

perfect tense

have shadowed

continuous tense

is shadowing

singular

shadow

positive degree

shadow

infinitive

to shadow

gerund

shadowing

participle

shadowed

Origin and Evolution of shadow

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'shadow' originated from the Old English word 'sceadu' which means shade or darkness.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shadow' has retained its basic meaning of a dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light. It has also evolved to be used metaphorically to represent hidden aspects of oneself or to symbolize secrecy or mystery.