shadow; reflection; vague trace
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesnoun
shadow; silhouette
A dark shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
In the afternoon, the shadow of the big tree falls on the ground.
Under the street light, our shadows are stretched very long.
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He saw a strange shadow flash past the window.
noun
reflection; mirrored image
An image as seen in a mirror, water surface, or other reflective medium.
The reflection of the mountain is mirrored on the lake surface.
She carefully observed her own reflection in the mirror.
noun
vague impression; faint trace
Used to describe a very faint memory or barely perceptible sign of something.
I don't even have the faintest memory of that matter anymore.
He's been gone for so many years, leaving only a vague trace in my heart.
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This theory is still just a shadow of an idea and needs in-depth study.