shadow
gb/ʃˈædoʊ/ us/ʃˈædoʊ/
A2
Англійська
~ 2200
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
entity
1
Dark shape caused by blocked light
A dark shape made when something stops the light.
Модель уживання:
[something] casts a shadow [on/over] [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shadow' with 'shade'; 'shade' refers to the area of reduced light, while 'shadow' is the specific shape caused by an object blocking light.
Синоніми
silhouette (Refers to the outline of an object, usually against light, not necessarily the full shaded area.)
Антоніми
light (Light is the opposite of the darkness that forms a shadow.)
Словосполучення
cast a shadow
|in the shadow of
|long shadow
|dark shadow
Теми
nature
|daily life
|vision
|science
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The tree cast a long shadow across the yard.
- Her shadow stretched out in front of her in the morning sun.
- I saw the shadow of a bird pass over the window.
Навчальні приклади
- The cat sat in the shadow of the wall.
- My shadow is short at noon.
- There is a shadow on the ground.
Іменник
B1
entity
2
Area of darkness from blocked light
A place that is darker because something is stopping the light.
Модель уживання:
in/into/out of the shadow(s)
Поширена помилка:
Confusing 'shadow' (specific darkness caused by an object) with 'darkness' (absence of light in general).
Синоніми
shade (Shade often refers to cooler, darker areas away from sunlight; not always the distinct shape of a shadow.)
Антоніми
sunlight (Represents bright, direct light, opposite to shadow as darkness.)
Словосполучення
stand in the shadows
|hide in the shadows
|deep shadows
Теми
nature
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- He waited in the shadows until everyone left.
- The cool shadows under the bridge were inviting on a hot day.
- A figure emerged from the shadows.
Навчальні приклади
- The dog sleeps in the shadows.
- I saw a man in the shadows.
- We sat in the shadows to stay cool.
Дієслово
B2
action
3
Follow someone secretly
To follow someone quietly without them knowing.
Модель уживання:
to shadow [someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'shadow' here with physical shadows; this meaning is metaphorical and about following.
Синоніми
tail (Informal term used especially in police or spy contexts for following someone.)
Антоніми
ignore (To deliberately not follow or pay attention to someone.)
Словосполучення
shadow a suspect
|shadow an opponent
|police shadowed him
Теми
crime
|security
|law
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The detective was assigned to shadow the suspect.
- Bodyguards shadowed the celebrity throughout her visit.
- Journalists shadowed the politician during his campaign.
Навчальні приклади
- The police shadowed the thief.
- A guard will shadow the president.
- The man was shadowed by a spy.
Дієслово
B1
action
4
Observe someone at work to learn
To follow someone at work to learn what they do.
Модель уживання:
to shadow [someone] [at work/in their job]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'follow secretly'; here it is done openly and for learning purposes.
Синоніми
observe (More general; does not imply close, continuous presence for learning.)
Антоніми
participate (To actively take part rather than just observe.)
Словосполучення
shadow a teacher
|shadow a nurse
|job shadowing
Теми
education
|work
Приклади
- She will shadow a senior nurse for two weeks before starting her own shifts.
- Students can shadow professionals to explore career options.
- I spent a day shadowing my friend at his office.
Навчальні приклади
- I will shadow a chef to learn cooking.
- He shadows a doctor at the hospital.
- We can shadow a teacher for one day.
Іменник
B2
entity
5
Symbolic dark figure of threat or fear
Something dark that means danger or bad things might happen.
Синоніми
omen (Specifically refers to a sign of future events, often negative, rather than a constant looming presence.)
Антоніми
hope (Represents positive expectation, opposite to looming threat or fear.)
Словосполучення
a shadow hangs over [something]
|under the shadow of war
Теми
emotions
|literature
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The shadow of war loomed over the country.
- His past cast a long shadow over his career.
- A shadow hung over the celebration after the news broke.
Навчальні приклади
- The shadow of war is near.
- Bad news cast a shadow over the party.
- A dark shadow was over his life.
Граматика
Словникова форма
shadow
IPA
GB/ʃˈædoʊ/
US/ʃˈædoʊ/
Склади й наголос
shad - ow (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (shad)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: shadow
- Plural: shadow, shadows
Verb
- Base: shadow
- 3rd Person Singular: shadows
- Present Participle: shadowing
- Past: shadowed
Споріднені слова
Forms
shadows
noun
shadowing
verb
shadowed
verb
Core family
shadowy
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
overshadow
verb C1
foreshadow
verb
Вирази
a shadow of one's former self
1/ə ʃˈædoʊ əv wˈʌnz fˈɔɹmɚ sˈɛlf/
idiom
Much weaker or less capable than before
When someone is much weaker, less healthy, or less confident than they were before.
Приклади
- After his illness, he was just a shadow of his former self.
- The team is now only a shadow of its former self.
cast a shadow over/on something
1/kˈæst ə ʃˈædoʊ ˈoʊvɚən sˈʌmθɪŋ/
idiom
Cause sadness or trouble for an event
To make something less happy or good because of something sad or bad.
Приклади
- The scandal cast a shadow over his achievements.
- Her illness cast a shadow on their wedding day.
in someone's shadow
1/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ʃˈædoʊ/
idiom
Be less noticed than another person
To not get much attention because someone else is more important or famous.
Приклади
- He has always lived in his brother's shadow.
- She felt she was in her colleague’s shadow at work.
job shadowing
1/d͡ʒˈɑb ʃˈædoʊɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Observing work for learning purposes
Spending time watching someone at work to learn what they do.
Приклади
- Job shadowing can help students choose careers.
- I learned about engineering through job shadowing.
shadow of a doubt
1/ʃˈædoʊ əv ə dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
Very small amount of doubt exists
A very small amount of doubt about something being true or real.
Приклади
- There isn't a shadow of a doubt that he is guilty.
- I believe her story without a shadow of a doubt.