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Shadow
ˈʃædoʊ
Zeer Veelvoorkomend
~ 2100
~ 2100
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De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
Shadow -
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
Voorbeeld: The tree cast a long shadow across the lawn.
Gebruik: formalContext: describing physical surroundings or in literature
Opmerking: This is the most common literal meaning of 'shadow.'
A person's inseparable companion or constant follower.
Voorbeeld: She felt like a shadow of her former self after the accident.
Gebruik: formalContext: used metaphorically in personal or professional contexts
Opmerking: This meaning suggests a close connection or representation of someone or something.
To follow and observe (someone) closely and secretly.
Voorbeeld: The detective shadowed the suspect for days.
Gebruik: informalContext: espionage, detective work, or stalking
Opmerking: This meaning is often associated with surveillance or monitoring activities.
A faint or indistinct representation or remnant.
Voorbeeld: The memory of her laughter lingered like a shadow in his mind.
Gebruik: formalContext: used in emotional or abstract contexts
Opmerking: This meaning conveys a sense of lingering presence or influence.
Synoniemen van Shadow
shade
Shade refers to the area where light is blocked or partially blocked by an object, creating a darker area.
Voorbeeld: The tree provided shade from the hot sun.
Opmerking: While shadow is the dark shape cast by an object blocking light, shade refers to the area where the light is blocked.
silhouette
Silhouette is the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background.
Voorbeeld: The artist captured the silhouette of the mountain against the sunset.
Opmerking: Silhouette specifically refers to the outline or shape of an object, often without details or color.
outline
Outline refers to the outer edge or shape of an object or figure.
Voorbeeld: The outline of the building was clearly visible against the sky.
Opmerking: Outline focuses on the outer shape or contour of an object, without considering the darkness or lightness.
phantom
Phantom refers to a ghostly or shadowy figure that is believed to haunt a place.
Voorbeeld: The old house was said to be haunted by a phantom that appeared at night.
Opmerking: Phantom carries a connotation of being ghostly or supernatural, unlike a physical shadow.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Shadow
In someone's shadow
To be in someone's shadow means to live in the comparative obscurity of someone else's greater fame, influence, or reputation.
Voorbeeld: She always felt like she was living in her sister's shadow.
Opmerking: The phrase 'in someone's shadow' extends the literal meaning of 'shadow' to represent being overshadowed by someone else.
Shadow of one's former self
When someone is a shadow of their former self, they are not as strong, healthy, or impressive as they were in the past.
Voorbeeld: After the accident, he was just a shadow of his former self.
Opmerking: This phrase uses 'shadow' metaphorically to indicate a diminished or weakened state compared to an earlier condition.
Lurk in the shadows
To lurk in the shadows means to stay hidden or unnoticed, especially with a sinister or secretive motive.
Voorbeeld: The thief lurked in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Opmerking: This idiom emphasizes the act of staying hidden or concealed in the shadows for a specific purpose.
Follow like a shadow
To follow someone like a shadow means to be constantly close behind them, always watching or monitoring their actions.
Voorbeeld: The detective followed the suspect like a shadow, never letting him out of sight.
Opmerking: It suggests a continuous and vigilant presence, similar to how a shadow follows its object.
Cast a shadow over
To cast a shadow over something means to create doubt, suspicion, or a negative influence that affects its reputation or standing.
Voorbeeld: The scandal cast a shadow over the company's reputation.
Opmerking: Here, 'shadow' is used metaphorically to represent a negative impact or overshadowing effect.
Chase shadows
To chase shadows means to pursue or focus on things that are illusory, unattainable, or not worth pursuing.
Voorbeeld: Stop chasing shadows and focus on what's important.
Opmerking: The phrase uses 'shadows' to symbolize futile or meaningless pursuits that lead nowhere.
Shadow of doubt
A shadow of doubt refers to even a slight uncertainty or suspicion about something, usually in a negative context.
Voorbeeld: There's not a shadow of doubt that he is guilty.
Opmerking: This phrase implies a lingering doubt or suspicion, represented by the metaphorical 'shadow,' that casts uncertainty on a situation.
Hide in the shadows
To hide in the shadows means to avoid attention or remain unnoticed, often in a deliberate or secretive manner.
Voorbeeld: He preferred to hide in the shadows rather than face the spotlight.
Opmerking: Using 'shadows' implies a deliberate choice to stay hidden or inconspicuous, contrasting with being in the open or visible.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Shadow
Shadowban
A shadowban is a practice where a user's content is blocked or partially blocked by a platform, so the user is unaware that their content is not reaching the intended audience. It gives the appearance that everything is normal to the user but their posts are not visible to others.
Voorbeeld: I think I've been shadowbanned on social media because my posts aren't showing up to many people.
Opmerking: The term 'shadowban' is typically used in the context of social media and online platforms to describe a form of restriction or censorship by making a user's content effectively invisible to others without the user knowing.
Shadow government
A shadow government refers to a group of individuals who operate in secrecy to influence or control certain aspects of governmental functions without being officially recognized or elected.
Voorbeeld: Some conspiracy theories suggest that there is a shadow government controlling the world behind the scenes.
Opmerking: The term 'shadow government' implies a hidden or unofficial power structure that operates alongside the publicly known government, often with no formal accountability or transparency.
Shadowboxing
Shadowboxing is the act of practicing a fight or combat technique alone, often in front of a mirror or imaginary opponent, to improve precision, speed, and form.
Voorbeeld: He spends hours shadowboxing in front of the mirror to practice his technique.
Opmerking: In shadowboxing, the person is simulating a fight without an actual opponent, focusing on movement, technique, and form, unlike actual sparring where there is physical contact with a partner.
Shadow side
The shadow side refers to the hidden, darker, or less known aspects of a person, place, thing, or situation that may not be immediately evident or openly acknowledged.
Voorbeeld: She showed me the shadow side of her personality that I had never seen before.
Opmerking: It emphasizes the existence of concealed or less visible characteristics or qualities that contrast with what is commonly perceived or presented openly.
Shadow economy
The shadow economy comprises unreported or informal economic activities that are not monitored or regulated by the government or national authorities, often involving cash transactions and tax evasion.
Voorbeeld: Workers in the shadow economy often receive payment under the table to avoid taxes.
Opmerking: This term refers to economic activities that are not officially recognized or included in official statistics, typically existing alongside the formal economy but operating outside of its legal framework.
Shadow work
Shadow work involves exploring and addressing one's unconscious or denied aspects, such as hidden emotions, repressed thoughts, or unresolved issues, to promote self-awareness and personal growth.
Voorbeeld: She started delving into her shadow work to confront her inner fears and traumas.
Opmerking: It focuses on inner psychological processes and self-reflection to integrate and heal aspects of the self that have been suppressed or overlooked, often being associated with therapeutic practices and emotional healing.
Shadow puppets
Shadow puppets are intricate shapes and figures created by hand gestures and positioning fingers between a source of light and a surface, such as a wall, to project shadows that resemble animals, objects, or characters.
Voorbeeld: Children love to create various animals with shadow puppets on the wall using a flashlight.
Opmerking: Involving creativity and playfulness, shadow puppets are a form of entertainment and storytelling that relies on manipulating light and shadow to produce visual effects without a physical puppet being present.
Shadow - Voorbeelden
The shadow of the tree provided some relief from the sun.
She shadowed the suspect for hours.
The room was dark and shadowy.
Grammatica van Shadow
Shadow - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: shadow
Vervoegingen
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): shadow
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): shadows, shadow
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): shadow
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): shadowed
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): shadowing
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): shadows
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): shadow
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): shadow
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
shadow bevat 2 lettergrepen: shad • ow
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈsha-(ˌ)dō
shad ow , ˈsha (ˌ)dō (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Shadow - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
shadow: ~ 2100 (Zeer Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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