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shadow vs phantom

phantom vs shadow

shadow and phantom both are nouns.

shadow is not an adjective while phantom is an adjective.

shadow is a verb but phantom is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shadow Yes No Yes No
phantom Yes Yes No No
As nouns, shadow and phantom are synonyms defined as:
  • shadow and phantom: something existing in perception only
Other synonyms of shadow include apparition, fantasm, phantasm, phantasma.
shadow (noun) phantom (noun)
refuge from danger or observation something existing in perception only
something existing in perception only a ghostly appearing figure
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
shadow (adjective) phantom (adjective)
something apparently sensed but having no physical reality
shadow (verb) phantom (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
make appear small by comparison
cast a shadow over
Difference between shadow and phantom

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