C1
shade vs shadow vs silhouette
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| shadenoun/ʃeɪd/ | Meaning A cool, dark area where the sun's light does not reach. | Goes with — | Example We sat in the shade of a big tree to eat lunch. |
| shadowverb/ˈʃæd.oʊ/ | Meaning to follow someone closely, either secretly or to learn how they do their job | Goes with shadow staff | Example On her first week, Lan shadowed a senior nurse to learn the routine. |
| silhouettenoun/ˌsɪl.uˈet/ | Meaning the dark outline of someone or something against a light background; also the shape of clothing | Goes with silhouette of | Example We could see the silhouette of the pagoda against the evening sky. |
Which word fits?
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