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shadow vs shadiness

shadiness vs shadow

shadow and shadiness both are nouns.

shadow is a verb but shadiness is not a verb.

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

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