1. plural of shadow; dark areas or shapes produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
2. plural of shadow; slight traces or remnants of something

1. third person singular present of shadow; follows closely and secretly

Examples

• The tall trees cast long shadows across the lawn.
• She saw mysterious shadows moving behind the curtains.
• Only shadows of his former confidence remained after the defeat.
• The detective shadows the suspect through the crowded market.
• Dark shadows filled the corners of the old house.
• The mountain’s shadows grew longer as evening approached.