nounπShareA dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object."My shadow lengthened as the sun began to set."appearancephysicsnaturespaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRelative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom, obscurity."I immediately jumped into shadow as I saw them approach."appearancenaturephysicsenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight)."The mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems and cast a "shadow" of dryness behind them."areaappearancenatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reflected image, as in a mirror or in water."The lamp's shadow stretched across the floor, a distorted reflection of the lamp itself. "appearancephysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which looms as though a shadow."The looming threat of a bad exam result cast a shadow over her entire week. "appearancenaturephysicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small degree; a shade."He did not give even a shadow of respect to the professor."degreeamountessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn imperfect and faint representation."He came back from war the shadow of a man."appearanceaspectsignessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(police) A trainee, assigned to work with an experienced officer."The rookie officer was assigned as a shadow to a veteran detective. "policejobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who secretly or furtively follows another."The constable was promoted to working as a shadow for the Royals."personactionpoliceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn inseparable companion."Success in school was her shadow; she always studied hard and excelled. "personcharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc."The teacher used a word processor to create a title for the project, adding a subtle shadow to make the words stand out. "computingtechnologywritingappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn influence, especially a pervasive or a negative one."The teacher's strict rules cast a shadow over the students' enthusiasm for the project. "negativecharactersituationaspecttendencyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spirit; a ghost; a shade."The old woman told stories about the shadow of her deceased grandmother, who often visited her in dreams. "soulsupernaturalmythologybeingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Latinism) An uninvited guest accompanying one who was invited."My brother was invited to the birthday party, but a shadow came alongβa cousin he hadn't seen in years. "culturesocietytraditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn Jungian psychology, an unconscious aspect of the personality."Her shadow side, a tendency to be overly critical of others, sometimes surprised her. "mindphilosophytheorysoulcharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shade, cloud or darken."The artist chose to shadow this corner of the painting."appearancenatureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo block light or radio transmission from."The tall building shadowed the small park across the street, preventing sunlight from reaching the plants. "technologycommunicationsignalelectronicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance."The detective shadowed the suspect all day, keeping a close watch on his movements. "policeactionlawgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo represent faintly and imperfectly."The painting shadowed the real scene, showing only faint outlines of the people and objects. "appearancestyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hide; to conceal."To avoid getting caught, the student shadowed the teacher's every move. "actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accompany (a professional) during the working day, so as to learn about an occupation one intends to take up."To prepare for a career in law, Sarah shadowed a lawyer all day. "jobeducationbusinessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (an identifier, usually a variable) inaccessible by declaring another of the same name within the scope of the first."The teacher shadowed the variable "x" in the math problem, making the first "x" inaccessible within the current step. "computingtechnologytechnicallanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply the shadowing process to (the contents of ROM)."The programmer shadowed the ROM data to create a backup copy. "computingelectronicsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUnofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were."The human resources department has a shadow information technology group without headquarters knowledge."politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving power or influence, but not widely known or recognized."The new teacher had a shadow of influence over the students, subtly shaping their opinions and behavior, even though he wasn't a popular figure. "politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareActing in a leadership role before being formally recognized."The insurgentsβ shadow government is being crippled by the federal military strikes."politicsgovernmentpositionorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePart of, or related to, the opposition in government."The shadow government criticized the school board's decision on class sizes. "politicsgovernmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading