Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shadow
noun
/ˈʃæd.oʊ/
Definition
A shadow is a dark shape that appears on a surface when an object blocks light.
Examples
- The shadow of the tree provided a cool spot to sit on a sunny day.
- He saw his own shadow stretching long in the evening light.
Meaning
It is often associated with the absence of light caused by an obstruction, creating a silhouette.
Synonyms
- shade
- darkness
- silhouette
- ghost
- spirit
