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shadow vs semblance

semblance vs shadow

shadow and semblance both are nouns.

shadow is a verb but semblance is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shadow Yes No Yes No
semblance Yes No No No
As nouns, semblance is a hypernym of shadow; that is, semblance is a word with a broader meaning than shadow:
  • shadow: something existing in perception only
  • semblance: an erroneous mental representation
Other hypernyms of shadow include illusion.
shadow (noun) semblance (noun)
refuge from danger or observation picture consisting of a graphic image of a person or thing
something existing in perception only an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
an indication that something has been present an erroneous mental representation
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 (verb) semblance (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
make appear small by comparison
cast a shadow over
Difference between shadow and semblance

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