Simple meaning
What does Shadow mean?
A shadow is a dark area where light is blocked.
Dictionary definition
a dark shape made when light is blocked.
Example sentences
Shadow in a sentence
easy
Our science class learned the meaning of shadow.
medium
The worksheet used shadow in a sentence about motion and energy.
hard
In a reading passage, shadow helped explain how physical systems behave.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnessHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
restHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Shadow word family
Base word
shadow
noun
shadow
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does shadow mean?
SHADOW means a shadow is a dark area where light is blocked.
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