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shadow

Pronunciation: [ˈʃædoʊ]

Word

Learn how to use shadow in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “light and darkness”

(noun) a dark shape that happens when something blocks light. When you stand in the sun, your body makes a shadow on the ground.

Example

In the bright sunlight, I saw my shadow following me on the sidewalk.

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There was no shadow at all when the sun went behind the clouds.

Example

Did you notice the shadow of the tree on the grass?

Context: “metaphor and emotions”

(noun) the part of someone's past that affects their life, often in a negative way. It's like a dark memory that sticks with you even when you want to forget.

Example

She learned to let go of the shadow of her past and feel free.

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He couldn’t escape the shadow of his mistakes, which made him sad.

Example

How can we help people move beyond the shadow of their fears?

Context: “surveillance”

(verb) to follow someone quietly or secretly to watch what they do. It's like being a detective and keeping an eye on someone.

Example

The police decided to shadow the suspect to see where he would go.

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They didn’t want to shadow anyone because they respected their privacy.

Example

Why did you choose to shadow your friend during the event?

How to pronounce shadow

Pronunciation: [ˈʃædoʊ]

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