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presentiment vs shadow

shadow vs presentiment

presentiment and shadow both are nouns.

presentiment is not a verb while shadow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
presentiment Yes No No No
shadow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shadow is a hyponym of presentiment; that is, shadow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than presentiment:
  • presentiment: a feeling of evil to come
  • shadow: a premonition of something adverse
Other hyponyms of presentiment include presage.
presentiment (noun) shadow (noun)
a feeling of evil to come refuge from danger or observation
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
presentiment (verb) shadow (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
make appear small by comparison
cast a shadow over
Difference between presentiment and shadow

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