shadow

noun B2

Meaning

A shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface, often used metaphorically to describe an influence or presence that is not immediately visible.
💡 A common mistake is using "shadow" to refer to a person or thing that is merely a follower, rather than its literal meaning.

Example Sentences

I saw a shadow moving behind the old tree last night .
The shadow of the building stretched across the quiet street .
The tree's shadow stretched across the quiet park in the afternoon .

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