Shadow vs. Reflection
Difference Between Shadow and Reflection
Shadownoun
A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.
My shadow lengthened as the sun began to set.The X-ray showed a shadow on his lung.Reflectionnoun
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
Shadownoun
Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom, obscurity.
I immediately jumped into shadow as I saw them approach.Reflectionnoun
The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
Shadownoun
(obsolete) A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.
Reflectionnoun
Something, such as an image, that is reflected.
The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror.Shadownoun
That which looms as though a shadow.
I don't have a shadow of doubt in my mind that my plan will succeed. The shadow of fear of my being outed always affects how I live my life. I lived in her shadow my whole life.Reflectionnoun
Careful thought or consideration.
After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition.Shadownoun
A small degree; a shade.
He did not give even a shadow of respect to the professor.Reflectionnoun
An implied criticism.
It is a reflection on his character that he never came back to see them.Shadownoun
An imperfect and faint representation.
He came back from war the shadow of a man.the neopagan ritual was only a pale shadow of the ones the Greeks held thousands of years agoReflectionnoun
(computing) The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.
Shadownoun
A trainee, assigned to work with an experienced officer.
Reflectionnoun
(anatomy) The folding of a part; a fold.
Shadownoun
One who secretly or furtively follows another.
The constable was promoted to working as a shadow for the Royals.Reflectionnoun
a calm lengthy intent consideration
Shadownoun
A type of lettering form of word processors that makes a cubic effect.
Reflectionnoun
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
Shadownoun
An influence, especially a pervasive or a negative one.
Reflectionnoun
expression without words;
tears are an expression of griefthe pulse is a reflection of the heart's conditionShadownoun
A spirit; a ghost; a shade.
Reflectionnoun
the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material);
he studied his reflection in the mirrorShadownoun
An uninvited guest accompanying one who was invited.
Reflectionnoun
a likeness in which left and right are reversed
Shadownoun
(psychology) In Jungian psychology, an unconscious aspect of the personality.
Reflectionnoun
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
Shadowverb
To block light or radio transmission.
Looks like that cloud's going to shadow us.Reflectionnoun
a remark expressing careful consideration
Shadowverb
(espionage) To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.
Reflectionnoun
the ability to reflect beams or rays
Shadowverb
To accompany a professional during the working day, so as to learn about an occupation one intends to take up.
Shadowverb
(programming) To make an identifier, usually a variable, inaccessible by declaring another of the same name within the scope of the first.
Shadowverb
(computing) To apply the shadowing process to (the contents of ROM).
Shadowadjective
Unofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were.
The human resources department has a shadow information technology group without headquarters knowledge.Shadowadjective
Having power or influence, but not widely known or recognized.
The director has been giving shadow leadership to the other group's project to ensure its success.The illuminati shadow group has been pulling strings from behind the scenes.Shadowadjective
(politics) Acting in a leadership role before being formally recognized.
The shadow cabinet cannot agree on the terms of the agreement due immediately after they are sworn in.The insurgents’ shadow government is being crippled by the federal military strikes.Shadowadjective
Part of, or related to, the opposition in government.
Shadownoun
shade within clear boundaries
Shadownoun
an unilluminated area;
he moved off into the darknessShadownoun
something existing in perception only;
a ghostly apparition at midnightShadownoun
a premonition of something adverse;
a shadow over his happinessShadownoun
an indication that something has been present;
there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claima tincture of condescensionShadownoun
refuge from danger or observation;
he felt secure in his father's shadowShadownoun
a dominating and pervasive presence;
he received little recognition working in the shadow of his fatherShadownoun
a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements
Shadownoun
an inseparable companion;
the poor child was his mother's shadowShadowverb
follow, usually without the person's knowledge;
The police are shadowing herShadowverb
cast a shadow over
Shadowverb
make appear small by comparison;
This year's debt dwarves that of last year
