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shadows

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈʃæˌdoʊz// UK //ʃˈædəʊz// shad·ows

n. dark shapes that appear on a surface when something blocks the light. You often see them on the ground on a sunny day.

n. dark areas or shapes produced by an object coming between rays of light and a surface. Often used figuratively to refer to a position of relative obscurity or a state of gloom.


SIMPLE

The trees cast long shadows across the grass.

CONTEXTUAL

As the sun began to set, the shadows of the skyscrapers stretched over the city park.

COMPLEX

The photographer used the interplay of light and shadows to create a dramatic, high-contrast portrait that emphasized the subject's sharp features.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to the general darkness of an area or multiple shapes.

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