shadow vs spy

shadow and spy both are nouns.

shadow and spy both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shadow	Yes	No	Yes	No
spy	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, spy is a hypernym of shadow; that is, spy is a word with a broader meaning than shadow:

shadow: a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
spy: a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people

Other hypernyms of shadow include follower.

shadow (noun)	spy (noun)
refuge from danger or observation	(military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
something existing in perception only	a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people
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)	spy (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge	secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
make appear small by comparison	watch, observe, or inquire secretly
cast a shadow over	catch sight of
	catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes

Difference between shadow and spy

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