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."appearancephysicsnatureenvironmentChat 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."appearancenaturephysicsChat 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."environmentappearancenatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reflected image, as in a mirror or in water."The calm lake reflected the mountains, showing their shadows perfectly on the water's surface. "appearancenaturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which looms as though a shadow."Even after he was gone, the shadows of his bad decisions lingered over the company, making it difficult to get new clients. "appearancenaturephenomenaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small degree; a shade."He did not give even a shadow of respect to the professor."degreeamountaspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn imperfect and faint representation."He came back from war the shadow of a man."appearanceaspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(police) A trainee, assigned to work with an experienced officer.""The new recruits are currently shadows, learning the ropes from seasoned detectives on active cases." "policejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who secretly or furtively follows another."The constable was promoted to working as a shadow for the Royals."personactionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn inseparable companion.""Anxiety about the upcoming test were shadows that followed him all day, making it hard to concentrate on anything else." "humanpersoncharacterfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc."I used shadows on the title of my report to make the letters stand out more. "computingwritingstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn influence, especially a pervasive or a negative one."The shadows of her parents' divorce lingered over Sarah's childhood, making her hesitant to trust others. "abstractnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spirit; a ghost; a shade."Some cultures believe that shadows are not just dark areas, but actually the shadows of lost souls, lingering in our world. "soulsupernaturalmythologyliteraturereligionbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Latinism) An uninvited guest accompanying one who was invited."The Smiths invited Sarah to dinner, but several shadows accompanied herβher two boisterous cousins. "culturesocietypersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn Jungian psychology, an unconscious aspect of the personality."He struggled to understand his sudden anger, realizing it likely stemmed from the shadows of his own unacknowledged insecurities. "mindsoulcharacterphilosophytheoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shade, cloud or darken."The artist chose to shadow this corner of the painting."appearancenatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo block light or radio transmission from."The tall building shadows the park in the afternoon, making it much cooler. "technologycommunicationsignalphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance."The detective decided to shadows the suspect, hoping to learn where he was hiding the stolen money. "policeactioncommunicationjobmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo represent faintly and imperfectly."The old photograph shadows the faces of my grandparents; I can barely make out their features. "appearanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hide; to conceal."The tall fence shadows the garden, preventing the sun from reaching the plants. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accompany (a professional) during the working day, so as to learn about an occupation one intends to take up."Maria will shadow a doctor at the hospital next week to see if she wants to study medicine. "jobeducationbusinessChat 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."Inside the function, declaring a new total variable shadows the total variable defined outside, so the function only modifies its own, local version. "computingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply the shadowing process to (the contents of ROM)."The programmer will shadows the old ROM code into faster RAM for testing and debugging. "computingelectronicstechnologyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
