shadow
Translation
shadow, shade, trace, follower
Examples
The tree cast a long shadow.
The tree cast a long shadow.
He lives in the shadow of his famous father.
He lives in the shadow of his famous father.
She saw a shadow in the corner of the room.
She saw a shadow in the corner of the room.
Grammar Patterns
a shadow of ((sth.)) The cat saw its own shadow.
in the shadow of ((sth.)) The small shop is in the shadow of a skyscraper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shade, darkness, silhouette; Antonyms: light, brightness
Etymology
From Old English 'sceadwe', related to 'shade'.
Memory Tips
Imagine when light hits an object, it creates a 'shadow' on the other side.