Pronunciation: /ˈʃædoʊɪŋ/
noun the act of following and observing someone in a secretive or furtive way
A1 I saw a shadowing on the wall and got scared.
A2 The shadowing of the tree made the park look eerie.
B1 The shadowing of the building provided relief from the scorching sun.
B2 The shadowing in the room created a cozy atmosphere.
C1 The shadowing in the painting added depth and dimension to the artwork.
C2 The shadowing in the photography exhibition was masterfully done.
verb to follow and observe someone in a secretive or furtive way
A1 She is shadowing her older sister to learn how to cook.
A2 The intern is shadowing the CEO to understand how the company operates.
B1 The detective was shadowing the suspect to gather evidence.
B2 The journalist shadowed the politician for a week to write an in-depth profile.
C1 The apprentice spent months shadowing the master craftsman to perfect their skills.
C2 The researcher shadowed the renowned scientist in the field to observe their methods and techniques.
formal The medical student gained valuable experience by shadowing a doctor in the hospital.
informal I'm shadowing my cousin at his job to see if I might like it.
slang I'm just shadowing my friend to the party, I don't actually have an invite.
figurative The dark clouds shadowing the horizon indicated an approaching storm.
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