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Meaning
Noun
●
In Light:
A
dark
image
projected
onto a
surface
where
light
(or other
radiation
) is
blocked
by the
shade
of an object.
●
Relative
darkness
, especially as
caused
by the
interruption
of
light
;
gloom
; obscurity.
●
An area
protected
by an
obstacle
(likened to an
object
blocking
out sunlight).
●
A
reflected
image
,
as in
a
mirror
or in water.
●
That which
looms
as though
a shadow.
●
A small
degree
; a shade.
●
An
imperfect
and
faint
representation.
●
In British English, Law enforcement & People:
A
trainee
,
assigned
to work with an
experienced
officer.
●
One who
secretly
or
furtively
follows
another.
●
In People:
An
inseparable
companion.
●
In Typography:
A
drop shadow
effect
applied
to
lettering
in
word processors
etc.
●
An influence, especially a
pervasive
or
a negative
one.
●
A
spirit
; a
ghost
; a shade.
●
In People:
An
uninvited
guest
accompanying
one who was invited.
●
In Psychology & People:
An
unconscious
aspect
of the personality.
Verb
●
To
shade
,
cloud
, or darken.
●
To
block
light
or
radio
transmission
from.
●
In Espionage:
To
secretly
or
discreetly
track
or
follow
another, to
keep under
surveillance.
●
To
represent
faintly
and imperfectly.
●
To
hide
; to conceal.
●
To
accompany
(a
professional
) during the
working day
,
so as to
learn
about an
occupation
one
intends
to take up.
●
In Programming & People:
To make (an
identifier
, usually a
variable
)
inaccessible
by
declaring
another of the same
name
within the
scope
of the first.
●
In Computing:
To
apply
the
shadowing
process to (the
contents
of ROM).
Adj
●
Unofficial,
informal
,
unauthorized
, but
acting
as though
it were.
●
Having power or influence, but not
widely
known or recognized.
●
In Politics:
Acting in a
leadership
role before being
formally
recognized.
●
In Australian English & Politics:
Part of, or related to, the
opposition
in government.
Name
●
A surname.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
shadow
English
schadowe
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Ghost
Darkness
Mirror
Reflection
Mist
Mask
Image
Circle
Portrait
Face
Crease
Picture
Sky
Eyes
Contact
Fog
Dark
Silhouette
Scar
Shimmer
Veil
Mentor
Vision
Appoint
Sun
Color
Moonlight
Kill
Character
Visit
Curtain
Chair
Muzzle
Story
Object
Interview
Simulacrum
Fantasy
Glow
Lamp
Advise
Illusion
Demon
Hire
Sight
Appearance
Glare
Train
Coach
Scene
Golden Glow
Mirror Image
Crescent Moon
More
Rhymes
Caddo
Saddo
Shadow
Colorado
Overshadow
Foreshadow
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