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Meaning of shadows
The primary meaning of the word "shadows" refers to the dark areas that appear on the ground or on other surfaces when something or someone blocks the light from shining on those areas.
Etymology of shadows
The word "shadows" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with the Old English word "scead" and the Proto-Germanic word "skadiz" both meaning "shadow" or "darkness"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to describe the dark areas that appear when something blocks the light, and later to also describe metaphorical shadows, such as the shadow of a doubt or the shadow of a fear
Synonyms
Definitions
- The partial or complete darkening of an area, caused by the interruption of light from a light source
- * A dark shape or image, especially one that is seen on the ground or on a surface when something or someone is between the light and that surface
- * A faint or vague representation of something, such as an idea or a feeling
Usage Examples
- The trees cast long shadows across the lawn in the evening
- * The company's financial troubles have cast a shadow over the entire industry
- * The shadow of the mountain loomed large in the distance