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shadowiness vs shadow

shadow vs shadowiness

shadowiness and shadow both are nouns.

shadowiness is not a verb while shadow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shadowiness Yes No No No
shadow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shadow is a hyponym of shadowiness; that is, shadow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shadowiness:
  • shadowiness: relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
  • shadow: shade within clear boundaries
shadowiness (noun) shadow (noun)
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body refuge from danger or observation
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
shadowiness (verb) shadow (verb)
follow, usually without the person's knowledge
make appear small by comparison
cast a shadow over
Difference between shadowiness and shadow

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