shadow — A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃædoʊ/
Korean meaning: 그림자
Korean pronunciation: 섀-도우 (강세: 섀)
Example Sentences
- My cat follows me like a shadow wherever I go.
- The mountain cast a huge shadow over the village.
- He lived in his famous brother's shadow for years.
shadow
NOUN//ˈʃædoʊ//
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
a young child stands directly under the bright afternoon sun with arms stretched wide. Their body blocks the sunlight streaming down from above. A dark silhouette appears on the ground beneath them, perfectly matching their pose. The shadow stretches across the playground surface, clearly showing the child's outline. Other children nearby notice their own shadows appearing as they move around. Some kids start making funny poses to see how their shadows change shape. a dark area produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
A shadow flows from meadow to shallow
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'sceaduw' or 'scadwe', related to Old Saxon 'skadwo' and Old High German 'scato'. The word likely derives from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'shade' or 'protection from light', ultimately connected to the concept of something blocking light.
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📝Examples
“My cat follows me like a shadow wherever I go.”
“The mountain cast a huge shadow over the village.”
“He lived in his famous brother's shadow for years.”
“The spy shadowed the enemy agent through the crowded market.”
“My shadow looks like it's dancing when I walk under the streetlights.”
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