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Meaning ofshadowin English

shadow

us//ˈʃæd.oʊ//uk//ˈʃæd.oʊ//

Pluralshadows
Past Tenseshadowed
Participle Verbshadowing
Third Person Singularshadows

Definitions

Noun
1. a dark image on a surface (from blocked light)
2. an area of darkness; gloom
3. an obstruction-blocking area
  The tree cast a shadow on the grass.
4. something looming ominously
  The company's financial problems are a shadow over the industry.
5. one who secretly follows another
  The detective hired a shadow to follow the suspect.
6. a pervasive influence; negative impact
  The economic crisis has cast a shadow over the country's future.
7. an unconscious personality aspect; repressed traits
  The psychologist explored the patient's shadow to understand their motivations.
Adjective
1. unofficial; acting informally
  The shadow manager made key decisions without official authority.
2. acting as leader before recognition
  The shadow leader guided the team before being officially appointed.
Verb
1. to secretly track or follow someone
  The detective was tasked to shadow the suspect and gather evidence.
2. to accompany a professional (for learning purposes)
  The intern was assigned to shadow the experienced doctor during rounds.

Compounds / Phrases

shadowbox shadowboxing shadowland eyeshadow shadowlands shadowplay shadowboxes five o'clock shadow shadowgraphs shadowlike