shadows
word · lemma: shadow
Definition
Dark shapes that appear when light is blocked by a person, object, or animal. It can also refer more generally to dark areas or a feeling of something hidden or not fully clear.
Usage & Nuances
Usually countable: 'a shadow', 'long shadows'. Common with 'cast', 'see', 'stand in', and 'in the shadows'. 'Shadow' can also be figurative, especially for secrecy, fear, or a bad influence. Do not confuse it with 'shade', which often means protection from sunlight.
Example Sentences
The trees made long shadows on the road.
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I saw two shadows on the wall.
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At sunset, our shadows looked very big.
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The room was so dark that everything turned into shadows.
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For years, the truth stayed hidden in the shadows.
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As kids, we used to make animal shadows with our hands.
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