Meaning of shadow

Definition of shadow

(noun) shade within clear boundaries
an unilluminated area; "he moved off into the darkness"
something existing in perception only; "a ghostly apparition at midnight"
a premonition of something adverse; "a shadow over his happiness"
an indication that something has been present; "there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension"
refuge from danger or observation; "he felt secure in his father's shadow"
a dominating and pervasive presence; "he received little recognition working in the shadow of his father"
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
an inseparable companion; "the poor child was his mother's shadow"
(verb) follow, usually without the person's knowledge; "The police are shadowing her"
cast a shadow over
make appear small by comparison; "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year"

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