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 #2 (permalink) Fri Oct 13, 2006 13:41 pm Meaning of Shadow |
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Hi FangFang
The word shadow doesn't specifically have that meaning. But you could say (my) shadow to refer to someone who is constantly present or nearby (for whatever reason).
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| #3 (permalink) Fri Oct 13, 2006 13:51 pm Meaning of Shadow |
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Hi, Army
You mean the person who is always nearby to help others???
So can I say " You are my shadow?" :roll: :D |
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| #4 (permalink) Fri Oct 13, 2006 14:08 pm Meaning of Shadow |
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| FangFang wrote: |
Hi, Amy (!)
You mean the person who is always nearby to help others??? |
Well... possibly. :lol:
But the sense of "nearby" would generally be physical rather than virtual. :D
Your shadow isn't necessarily a person. It might be your dog, for example.
If your shadow is a person, it doesn't necessarily mean that the person is there to help you. It could be a spy, for example. :shock:
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| #5 (permalink) Fri Oct 13, 2006 14:11 pm Meaning of Shadow |
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Some relevant meanings extracted from the American Heritage entry:
6b. A dominating presence or influence: spent years working in the shadow of the lab director.
11a. One, such as a detective or spy, that follows or trails another.
11b. A constant companion.
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