CEFR A2

shadows

noun

Meaning

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Examples

The tall buildings created deep shadows on the street below.
He noticed his own shadow stretching out before him.

Synonyms: shade, darkness, gloom, obscurity

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shadows (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃædoʊz/

Definition

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Examples

The tall buildings created deep shadows on the street below.
He noticed his own shadow stretching out before him.
The flickering candlelight made dancing shadows on the walls.

How to Use shadows

shadow of (prepositional phrase): A slight trace or suggestion of something. — "There was a shadow of a smile on his lips."
shadow over (prepositional phrase): To make something sad or gloomy. — "The bad news cast a shadow over their celebration."

Synonyms of shadows

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