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tail vs shadow

shadow vs tail

tail and shadow both are nouns.

tail and shadow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tail Yes No Yes No
shadow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tail and shadow are synonyms defined as:
  • tail and shadow: a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
Other synonyms of tail include shadower.
tail (noun) shadow (noun)
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body refuge from danger or observation
the rear part of a ship something existing in perception only
the rear part of an aircraft an indication that something has been present
(usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head a premonition of something adverse
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on an unilluminated area
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
any projection that resembles the tail of an animal an inseparable companion
the time of the last part of something a dominating and pervasive presence
shade within clear boundaries
tail (verb) shadow (verb)
remove or shorten the tail of an animal follow, usually without the person's knowledge
remove the stalk of fruits or berries make appear small by comparison
go after with the intent to catch cast a shadow over
Difference between tail and shadow

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