shadow

[US]/ˈʃædəʊ/
[UK]/ˈʃædoʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a dark area or shape made by an object blocking the light; a shelter from danger or observation; a ghost; a hidden or secret place
vt. to block the light from reaching something; to follow someone closely; to foreshadow; to make something less clear or distinct
vi. to become gradually shaded or darkened
adj. relating to a shadow cabinet.

Phrases & Collocations

dark shadow

shadowy figure

cast a shadow

shadow of doubt

chase shadows

shadow play

in the shadow

eye shadow

shadow price

shadow mask

cast shadow

shadow boxing

shadow region

drop shadow

moonlight shadow

shadow chancellor

shadow cabinet

shadow effect

Example Sentences

There is not a shadow of doubt.

beyond a shadow of a doubt.

without a shadow of doubt

the ashy shadows of the mountains.

the shadows of old age

in the shadow of the curtains;

there are dark shadows beneath your eyes.

shadows on his lungs.

the shadow of war fell across Europe.

a freedom that was more shadow than substance.

a shadow crossed Maria's face.

The earth's shadow on the moon was quite distinct.

The willow's shadow falls on the lake.

A shadow came over their friendship.

shadow forth some future occurrence

The house is shadowed by a huge tree.

He is shadowed by a spy.

He’s innocent beyond a shadow of a doubt.

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