Definition of Shadower in English :
Define Shadower in English
Shadower meaning in English
Meaning of Shadower in English
Pronunciation of Shadower in English
Shadower pronunciation in English
Pronounce Shadower in English
Shadower
see synonyms of shadowerNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Shadower
see synonyms of shadowernoun
1.
a dark image or shape cast on a surface by the interception of light rays by an opaque body
2.
an area of relative darkness
3.
the dark portions of a picture
4.
a hint, image, or faint semblance
beyond a shadow of a doubt
5.
a remnant or vestige
a shadow of one's past self
6.
a reflection
7.
a threatening influence; blight
a shadow over one's happiness
8.
a spectre
9.
an inseparable companion
10.
a person who trails another in secret, such as a detective
11. medicine
a dark area on an X-ray film representing an opaque structure or part
12.
(in Jungian psychology) the archetype that represents humankind's animal ancestors
13. archaic or rare
protection or shelter
14. (modifier) British
designating a member or members of the main opposition party in Parliament who would hold ministerial office if their party were in power
shadow Chancellor
shadow cabinet
15. (modifier)
denoting the activities of financial institutions that do not accept deposits from investors
shadow banking
verb (transitive)
16.
to cast a shadow over
17.
to make dark or gloomy; blight
18.
to shade from light
19.
to follow or trail secretly
20. (often foll by forth)
to represent vaguely
21. painting, drawing another word for shade (sense 14)
Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
Shadower
see synonyms of shadower noun
1.
a definite area of shade cast upon a surface by a body intercepting the light rays
2.
the dark image made by such a body
3. [pl.]
the growing darkness after sunset
4.
a.
a feeling of gloom or depression, a suggestion of doubt, etc.
b.
anything causing gloom, doubt, etc.
5.
a shaded area in a picture or X-ray
6.
a dark area, as of a very short growth of beard
7.
a mirrored image; reflection
8.
a.
something without reality or substance; imaginary vision
b.
a ghost; apparition
9.
a vague indication or omen; prefiguration
coming events cast their shadows before
10.
a.
a faint suggestion or appearance; trace
not a shadow of hope
b.
remnant; vestige
a mere shadow of his former self
11.
a close or constant companion
12. US
a person who trails another closely, as a detective or spy
13. Rare
protection or shelter
verb transitive
14. Archaic
a.
to shelter from light or heat
b.
to shelter; protect
15.
to throw a shadow upon
16.
to make dark or gloomy; cloud
17.
to represent vaguely, mystically, or prophetically; prefigure
often with forth18.
to stay close to or follow, esp. in secret so as to observe the movements and activities of
verb intransitive
19.
to change gradually
20.
to become shadowy or clouded (with doubt, sorrow, etc.)
said of the features adjective
21.
of or belonging to a shadow cabinet
a shadow minister
22.
darker, indistinct, not plainly perceived, etc.
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Shadower
see synonyms of shadowern.
1.
a. A dark area or shape made by an object blocking rays of light.
b. The darkness or diminished light caused by the blocking of a light source: The back yard is in shadow all day long.
c. A darker area in a picture or photograph.
d. shadows The darkness following sunset.
2.
a. often shadows A darkened area of skin under the eye.
b. An incipient growth of beard that makes the skin look darker.
3. A feeling or cause of gloom or unhappiness: The argument cast a shadow on their friendship.
4.
a. A nearby or adjoining region; vicinity: grew up in the shadow of the ballpark.
b. A dominating presence or influence: spent years working in the shadow of the lab director.
5.
a. An imitation or inferior version: "The defenders of the Japanese home islands were already a shadow of the fighting forces American soldiers had encountered elsewhere" (James Carroll).
b. A phantom; a ghost.
c. An unsubstantial object of pursuit: spent the last part of his career chasing shadows.
6.
a. One, such as a detective or spy, that follows or trails another.
b. A constant companion.
c. Sports A player who guards an opponent closely.
7. A faint indication; a foreshadowing: a shadow of things to come.
8. An insignificant portion or amount; a trace: beyond a shadow of a doubt.
9. Shelter; protection: under the shadow of their corporate sponsor.
v. shad·owed, shad·ow·ing, shad·ows
v.tr.
1. To cast a shadow on; darken or shade: The leaves of the trees shadowed the ferns below.
2. To make gloomy or troubled, especially over time: He was shadowed by self-doubt.
3. To represent vaguely, mysteriously, or prophetically; foreshadow.
4. To darken in a painting or drawing; shade in.
5.
a. To follow, especially in secret; trail.
b. Sports To guard (an opponent) closely throughout the playing area.
v.intr.
To become downcast or gloomy: Her face shadowed with sorrow.
adj.
Not having official status: a shadow government of exiled leaders; a shadow cabinet.
The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.