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phantom vs shadow

shadow vs phantom

phantom and shadow both are nouns.

phantom is an adjective but shadow is not an adjective.

phantom is not a verb while shadow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
phantom Yes Yes No No
shadow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, phantom and shadow are synonyms defined as:
  • phantom and shadow: something existing in perception only
Other synonyms of phantom include apparition, fantasm, phantasm, phantasma.
phantom (noun) shadow (noun)
something existing in perception only refuge from danger or observation
a ghostly appearing figure something existing in perception only
an indication that something has been present
a premonition of something adverse
an unilluminated area
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
an inseparable companion
a dominating and pervasive presence
shade within clear boundaries
phantom (adjective) shadow (adjective)
something apparently sensed but having no physical reality
phantom (verb) shadow (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
make appear small by comparison
cast a shadow over
Difference between phantom and shadow

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