Meaning of 'shadow'

noun

refuge from danger or observation

Example: "They felt secure in their parent's shadow."

noun

something existing in perception only

Synonyms: apparition

noun

an indication that something has been present

Synonyms: tincture

noun

a premonition of something adverse

Example: "The shadow loomed over their future."

noun

an unilluminated area

Synonyms: dark

noun

an inseparable companion

Example: "The poor child was their parent's shadow."

noun

a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

Synonyms: tail

noun

a dominating and pervasive presence

Example: "The kids received little recognition working in the shadow of their famous parents."

noun

shade within clear boundaries

verb

follow, usually without the person's knowledge

Example: "The police are shadowing her"

verb

make appear small by comparison

Synonyms: overshadow dwarf

verb

cast a shadow over

Synonyms: shade