Overshadow vs. Shadow — What's the Difference?

To cast a shadow over; darken or obscure.

A shadow is a dark (real image) area where light from a light source is blocked by an opaque object. It occupies all of the three-dimensional volume behind an object with light in front of it.

To make insignificant by comparison; dominate.

A dark area or shape made by an object blocking rays of light.

(transitive) To obscure something by casting a shadow.

The darkness or diminished light caused by the blocking of a light source

(transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

A darker area in a picture or photograph.

(transitive) To shelter or protect.

Shadows The darkness following sunset.

To throw a shadow, or shade, over; to darken; to obscure.

Often shadows A darkened area of skin under the eye.

To cover with a superior influence; to be viewed as more important than.

An incipient growth of beard that makes the skin look darker.

To cause to be sad or disappointing; to cast a sad shadow on; as, an accidental death overshadowed the joy of the festival.

A feeling or cause of gloom or unhappiness

Exceed in importance; outweigh;

A nearby or adjoining region; vicinity

Make appear small by comparison;

A dominating presence or influence

Cast a shadow upon;

An imitation or inferior version

A phantom; a ghost.

An unsubstantial object of pursuit

One, such as a detective or spy, that follows or trails another.

A constant companion.

(Sports) A player who guards an opponent closely.

A faint indication; a foreshadowing

An insignificant portion or amount; a trace

Shelter; protection

To cast a shadow on; darken or shade

To make gloomy or troubled, especially over time

To represent vaguely, mysteriously, or prophetically; foreshadow.

To darken in a painting or drawing; shade in.

To follow, especially in secret; trail.

(Sports) To guard (an opponent) closely throughout the playing area.

To become downcast or gloomy

Not having official status

A dark image projected onto a surface where light (or other radiation) is blocked by the shade of an object.

Relative darkness, especially as caused by the interruption of light; gloom; obscurity.

An area protected by an obstacle (likened to an object blocking out sunlight).

(obsolete) A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.

(figurative) That which looms as though a shadow.

A small degree; a shade.

An imperfect and faint representation.

A trainee, assigned to work with an experienced officer.

One who secretly or furtively follows another.

An inseparable companion.

(typography) A drop shadow effect applied to lettering in word processors etc.

An influence, especially a pervasive or a negative one.

A spirit; a ghost; a shade.

An uninvited guest accompanying one who was invited.

An unconscious aspect of the personality.

(transitive) To shade, cloud, or darken.

(transitive) To block light or radio transmission from.

To secretly or discreetly track or follow another, to keep under surveillance.

(transitive) To represent faintly and imperfectly.

(transitive) To hide; to conceal.

(transitive) To accompany (a professional) during the working day, so as to learn about an occupation one intends to take up.

To make (an identifier, usually a variable) inaccessible by declaring another of the same name within the scope of the first.

To apply the shadowing process to (the contents of ROM).

Unofficial, informal, unauthorized, but acting as though it were.

Having power or influence, but not widely known or recognized.

(politics) Acting in a leadership role before being formally recognized.

Part of, or related to, the opposition in government.

Darkness; shade; obscurity.

A shaded place; shelter; protection; security.

A reflected image, as in a mirror or in water.

That which follows or attends a person or thing like a shadow; an inseparable companion; hence, an obsequious follower.

A spirit; a ghost; a shade; a phantom.

An imperfect and faint representation; adumbration; indistinct image; dim bodying forth; hence, mystical representation; type.

A small degree; a shade.

An uninvited guest coming with one who is invited.

To cut off light from; to put in shade; to shade; to throw a shadow upon; to overspead with obscurity.

To conceal; to hide; to screen.

To protect; to shelter from danger; to shroud.

To mark with gradations of light or color; to shade.

To represent faintly or imperfectly; to adumbrate; hence, to represent typically.

To cloud; to darken; to cast a gloom over.

To attend as closely as a shadow; to follow and watch closely, especially in a secret or unobserved manner; as, a detective shadows a criminal.

Shade within clear boundaries

An unilluminated area;

Something existing in perception only;

A premonition of something adverse;

An indication that something has been present;

Refuge from danger or observation;

A dominating and pervasive presence;

A spy employed to follow someone and report their movements

An inseparable companion;

Follow, usually without the person's knowledge;

Cast a shadow over

Make appear small by comparison;