shadower

shadower
shadow ► NOUN 1) a dark area or shape produced by an object coming between light rays and a surface. 2) partial or complete darkness. 3) a position of relative inferiority or obscurity. 4) sadness or gloom. 5) the slightest trace: without a shadow of a doubt. 6) a weak or inferior remnant or version: a shadow of her former self. 7) an inseparable attendant or companion. 8) a person secretly following and observing another. 9) (before another noun ) Brit. denoting the opposition counterpart of a government minister.
► VERB 1) cast a shadow over. 2) follow and observe secretly. 3) accompany (a worker) in their daily activities for experience of or insight into a job.
DERIVATIVES shadower noun shadowless adjective.
ORIGIN Old English.

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