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shadiness vs shadow

shadow vs shadiness

shadiness and shadow both are nouns.

shadiness is not a verb while shadow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shadiness Yes No No No
shadow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shadow is a hyponym of shadiness; that is, shadow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shadiness:
  • shadiness: relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
  • shadow: shade within clear boundaries
shadiness (noun) shadow (noun)
questionable honesty or legality refuge from danger or observation
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body 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
shadiness (verb) shadow (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
make appear small by comparison
cast a shadow over
Difference between shadiness and shadow

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