Word: SHADOW
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Definition of SHADOW
- A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
"My shadow lengthened as the sun began to set."
- Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom, obscurity.
"I immediately jumped into shadow as I saw them approach."
- A area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).
"The mountains block the passage of rain-producing weather systems and cast a "shadow" of dryness behind them."
- To shade, cloud or darken.
"The artist chose to shadow this corner of the painting."
- To block light or radio transmission from.
"Looks like that cloud's going to shadow us."
- To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.
- Unofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were.
"The human resources department has a shadow information technology group without headquarters knowledge."
- Having power or influence, but not widely known or recognized.
"The director has been giving shadow leadership to the other group's project to ensure its success."
- Acting in a leadership role before being formally recognized.
"The insurgentsโ shadow government is being crippled by the federal military strikes."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "shadow" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "shadow" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SHADOW a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SHADOW worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SHADOW? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SHADOW:
- # the shadow effect
- # master of shadow
- # playing with shadow
- # in terms of shadow
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