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shadow vs umbra

umbra vs shadow

shadow and umbra both are nouns.

shadow is a verb but umbra is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shadow Yes No Yes No
umbra Yes No No No
As nouns, umbra is a hyponym of shadow; that is, umbra is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shadow:
  • shadow: shade within clear boundaries
  • umbra: a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light
Other hyponyms of shadow include penumbra.
shadow (noun) umbra (noun)
refuge from danger or observation a region of complete shadow resulting from total obstruction of light
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
shadow (verb) umbra (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
make appear small by comparison
cast a shadow over
Difference between shadow and umbra

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