A shadow is a dark area on a surface when light is blocked. You see shadows when the sun or a lamp shines on an object. The shadow looks like the object’s shape.
The tree made a big shadow on the ground.
My shadow is long in the evening sun.
A shadow can mean someone who follows another person closely, often to watch or spy on them. It is like always being behind that person without them noticing.
The detective kept a shadow on the suspect.
He walked fast to lose his shadow behind him.
To shadow someone means to follow them closely and quietly. People do this to learn from others or to watch what they do without being seen.
The dog shadowed its owner everywhere.
She shadowed the teacher all day long.
Sometimes a shadow is a faint or soft dark area made by a small object or weak light. It is not a clear shape but just a small difference in light.
There was a shadow under the leaves.
The shadow on the wall was soft and light.
In art, a shadow is a darker part of a color made by mixing it with black or a darker color. It helps pictures look real and show light and dark parts.
Add a shadow to your painting for depth.
The artist used a shadow of blue on the cloth.
A shadow can be a shape made on a wall or screen by blocking light with the body or objects. People use shadows in stories and shows to make pictures or animals with their hands.
Children made shadow puppets with their hands.
The shadow on the wall looked like a bird.
Shadow can mean a small sign of a feeling or idea that is not clear or strong. It shows a little of something without being obvious.
There was a shadow of doubt in his voice.
A shadow of fear appeared on her face.
A shadow is someone who follows a skilled person to learn by watching their work closely. It helps people practice new jobs or skills.
She worked as a shadow for the manager.
The student was a shadow in the office yesterday.
