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Definition shadow in British English

shadow noun

noun
/ˈʃædəʊ/
1

an area of darkness that is created when something blocks light

Example

The kids jumped out of the shadows, trying to scare us.

Example

Even on a bright day, the room was in shadow.

Synonyms and related words
darkness shade blackness
1.1

a dark shape made on a surface when someone or something is between that surface and a light

Example

The trees cast long, scary shadows in the evening light.

Example

The dogs are always trying to chase their own shadows.

Example

She stood outside in the shadow of a large pine tree.

Synonyms and related words
darkness shade blackness
2

someone who follows another person wherever they go

Synonyms and related words
follow shadow track
3

a dark area that appears under your eyes, when you are tired or worried

Synonyms and related words
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Synonyms and related words
bindi blush blusher
Definition shadow in British English