• Noun

    a dark figure or image cast on the ground or some surface by a body intercepting light.
    shade or comparative darkness, as in an area.
    shadows, darkness, esp. that coming after sunset.
    shelter; protection
    sanctuary in the shadow of the church.
    a slight suggestion; trace
    beyond the shadow of a doubt.
    a specter or ghost
    pursued by shadows.
    a hint or faint, indistinct image or idea; intimation
    shadows of things to come.
    a mere semblance
    the shadow of power.
    a reflected image.
    (in painting, drawing, graphics, etc.)
    the representation of the absence of light on a form.
    the dark part of a picture, esp. as representing the absence of illumination
    Rembrandt's figures often emerge gradually from the shadows.
    (in architectural shades and shadows) a dark figure or image cast by an object or part of an object upon a surface that would otherwise be illuminated by the theoretical light source. Compare shade ( def. 16 ) .
    a period or instance of gloom, unhappiness, mistrust, doubt, dissension, or the like, as in friendship or one's life
    Their relationship was not without shadows.
    a dominant or pervasive threat, influence, or atmosphere, esp. one causing gloom, fear, doubt, or the like
    They lived under the shadow of war.
    an inseparable companion
    The dog was his shadow.
    a person who follows another in order to keep watch upon that person, as a spy or detective.

    Verb (used with object)

    to overspread with shadow; shade.
    to cast a gloom over; cloud
    The incident shadowed their meeting.
    to screen or protect from light, heat, etc.; shade.
    to follow (a person) about secretly, in order to keep watch over his movements.
    to represent faintly, prophetically, etc. (often fol. by forth ).
    Archaic . to shelter or protect.
    Archaic . to shade in painting, drawing, etc.

    Adjective

    of or pertaining to a shadow cabinet.
    without official authority
    a shadow government.

    Antonyms

    verb
    brighten , lighten

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