Definition

A person who follows or observes someone closely, often without their knowledge.

Example

The detective acted as a shadower, keeping an eye on the suspect from a distance.

Conversation

I noticed someone following you around at the event yesterday.

Oh really? I thought I was just being paranoid.

Yeah, it felt like a shadower was trying to see what we were up to.

That's kind of creepy! We should definitely be more careful next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shadower → It is formed from "shadow" (from Old English *sceadu*, meaning shade or shadow) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A shadower is a person who casts a shadow or follows closely behind someone, often in a secretive manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is a 'person' ('-er') that creates a 'shade' ('shadow') — this helps you remember that a shadower is someone who follows closely, like a shadow.

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