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shadow in Tamil

shadow in Tamil is நிழல் — shadow means a dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.

shadow in Tamil

நிழல்
Pronounced: niḻal
dark image projected onto a surface

What does "shadow" mean?

  1. noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
    "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun."
  2. noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
    "The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week."
  3. verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
    "The new nurse shadowed a senior colleague for her first two shifts."
  4. adjective Operating informally or unofficially while acting like a real authority.
    "The opposition appointed a shadow minister for health."
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shadow in a sentence

  • Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun.
  • The tall oak tree threw a cool shadow over the picnic blanket.
  • The detective kept a shadow on the suspect for a week.
  • The spy realised that the man behind her was a shadow sent to watch her.

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Frequently asked questions

shadow என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
"shadow" in Tamil is நிழல். shadow means: A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
How do you pronounce நிழல்?
"shadow" in Tamil is நிழல், pronounced "niḻal".
How do you use "shadow" in a sentence?
Example: "Her shadow stretched long across the pavement in the evening sun." In Tamil, "shadow" is நிழல்.
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