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shadow

Definition

  • noun: a dark shape that appears on a surface when someone or something moves between the surface and a source of light
  • noun: partial darkness or obscurity within a part of space from which rays from a source of light are cut off by an interposed opaque body
  • verb: to cover (something) with a shadow
  • verb: to cast a shadow upon
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: shelter, cloud, darkness

Examples

  • She grew up 'in the shadow of' her very popular sister. [=people did not notice her because of all the attention that was given to her sister]

  • He couldn't escape his father's 'shadow'. [=he couldn't escape the influence of his powerful/successful father]

  • a town located in the 'shadow' of the Rocky Mountains [=a town located very close to the Rocky Mountains]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) MARCUS: No, I'm guilty. Just cut me up until there's nothing left. PRIEST: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death... ...I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. WARDEN: (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation