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Nina_Nia Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Shadow/shade

Hello,

In which of these sentences is it possible to use the words 'shade' and 'shadow' interchangeably?
I think it's possible in #1 and #4, but I am not sure.

1.The ship's sail cast a shadow/shade on the water.

2.His face was deep in shadow/shade, turned away from her.

3.I thought I saw a figure standing in the shadows/shade.

4.The trees provide shade/shadow for the animals in the summer.

5.These plants grow well in sun or shade/shadow.

6.We sat down in the shade/shadow of the wall.

7.The temperature can reach 40°C in the shade/shadow.

Thanks
  

Top answer

The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water. His face was hidden deep in the shadows , turned away from her. I thought I saw a figure standing in the shadows/shade.

— JohnParis

  • The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water.
  • His face was hidden deep in the shadows , turned away from her.
  • I thought I saw a figure standing in the shadows/shade.
  • Both are OK but context is important .
  • The trees provide shade for the animals in the summer.
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1.The ship's sail cast a shadow on the water.

2.His face was hidden deep in the shadows, turned away from her. (awkward)

3.I thought I saw a figure standing in the shadows/shade. Both are OK but context is important.
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Are these right?
Grief had shadowed on the old man's face.
His face had been shadowed by grief.
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