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shadow vs unidentified flying object

unidentified flying object vs shadow

shadow and unidentified flying object both are nouns.

shadow is a verb but unidentified flying object is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shadow Yes No Yes No
unidentified flying object Yes No No No
As nouns, unidentified flying object is a hyponym of shadow; that is, unidentified flying object is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shadow:
  • shadow: something existing in perception only
  • unidentified flying object: an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins
Other hyponyms of shadow include flying saucer, UFO, Flying Dutchman, ghost, shade, specter, spectre, spook, wraith.
shadow (noun) unidentified flying object (noun)
refuge from danger or observation an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins
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) unidentified flying object (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
make appear small by comparison
cast a shadow over
Difference between shadow and unidentified flying object

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