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SHADOW

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 16 meanings of the word Shadow.

How to pronounce shadow:

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Shadow - as a noun

Shade within clear boundaries

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
shadeshadinessshadowiness
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unilluminated area

Example: "He moved off into the darkness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
darkdarkness

Something existing in perception only

Example: "A ghostly apparition at midnight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apparitionfantasmphantasmphantasmaphantom
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
illusionsemblance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A premonition of something adverse

Example: "A shadow over his happiness"

An indication that something has been present

Example: "There wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tincturetracevestige
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indicantindication
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Refuge from danger or observation

Example: "He felt secure in his father's shadow"

A dominating and pervasive presence

Example: "He received little recognition working in the shadow of his father"

A spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shadowertail

An inseparable companion

Example: "The poor child was his mother's shadow"

Shadow - as a verb

Follow, usually without the person's knowledge

Example: "The police are shadowing her"

Cast a shadow over

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shadeshade off

Make appear small by comparison

Example: "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dwarfovershadow

Shadow - as an adjective

Unofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were.

Example: "The human resources department has a shadow information technology group without headquarters knowledge."

Having power or influence, but not widely known or recognized.

Example: "The director has been giving shadow leadership to the other group's project to ensure its success."

Acting in a leadership role before being formally recognized.

Example: "The insurgents’ shadow government is being crippled by the federal military strikes."

Part of, or related to, the opposition in government.

Example Sentences

"I saw his shadow on the wall."
"The shadow of the tree created a cool spot to sit."
"She felt a chill as a shadow passed over her."
"The shadow of the building covered the entire park."
"The moon cast a shadow on the lake."
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Word Game Points

Is SHADOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shadow is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHADOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SHADOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shadow is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHADOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SHADOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shadow is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHADOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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