Search for synonyms and antonyms

Angular and Shadow

adjective

  • Measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle.
    • usage: "angular momentum"
  • Having angles or an angular shape.

noun

  • Shade within clear boundaries.
  • An unilluminated area.
    • usage: "he moved off into the darkness"
  • Something existing in perception only.
    • usage: "a ghostly apparition at midnight"
  • A premonition of something adverse.
    • usage: "a shadow over his happiness"
  • An indication that something has been present.
    • usage: "there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension"
  • Refuge from danger or observation.
    • usage: "he felt secure in his father's shadow"
  • A dominating and pervasive presence.
    • usage: "he received little recognition working in the shadow of his father"
  • A spy employed to follow someone and report their movements.
  • An inseparable companion.
    • usage: "the poor child was his mother's shadow"

verb

  • Follow, usually without the person's knowledge.
    • usage: "The police are shadowing her"
  • Cast a shadow over.
  • Make appear small by comparison.
    • usage: "This year's debt dwarfs that of last year"
Shadow is either masculine or feminine given name