Phrase guide

in the shadow of

prep · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep

Meaning 1

Close to; in proximity to.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • A small village hut in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep

Meaning 2

In a state of relative unimportance when contrasted to the stature, notability, etc. of another.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He works in the shadow of his father.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: all'ombra di — close to
  • German: im Schatten von — in a state of relative unimportance
  • Hungarian: árnyékában — in a state of relative unimportance
  • Italian: all'ombra di — in a state of relative unimportance