shadow
Pronunciation: [ˈʃædoʊ]
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?