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How to pronounce shadow
Say it like this: /ˈʃædoʊ̯/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does shadow mean?
nounA dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
“The X-ray showed a shadow on his lung.”
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.
“I immediately jumped into shadow as I saw them approach.”
An area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).
“The mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems and cast a "shadow" of dryness behind them.”
adjUnofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were.
“The human resources department has a shadow information technology group without headquarters knowledge.”
Having power or influence, but not widely known or recognized.
“The illuminati shadow group has been pulling strings from behind the scenes.”
Part of, or related to, the opposition in government.
verbTo shade, cloud, or darken.
“The artist chose to shadow this corner of the painting.”
To block light or radio transmission from.
“Looks like that cloud's going to shadow us.”
To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.
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