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SHADOWS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Shadows.

How to pronounce shadows:

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Shadows - 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"

Shadows - 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

Example Sentences

"The shadows grew longer as the sun set."
"He saw a strange figure lurking in the shadows."
"The shadows danced on the wall as the candle flickered."
"Her fear of the dark was rooted in childhood shadows."
"The old house was filled with dusty corners and hidden shadows."
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Word Game Points

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

SHADOWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SHADOWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shadows is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHADOWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SHADOWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shadows is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHADOWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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