HyperDic: overshadow

English > 3 senses of the word overshadow:
VERBstativeovershadow, dominate, eclipsebe greater in significance than
stativeovershadow, shadow, dwarfmake appear small by comparison
perceptionovershadowcast a shadow upon
overshadow > pronunciation
Soundsow'vershae'dow
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English > overshadow: 3 senses > verb 1, stative
MeaningBe greater in significance than.
PatternSomething ----s something
Example"the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
Synonymsdominate, eclipse
Broaderbrood, hover, loom, bulk largehang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
Spanisheclipsar
Catalaneclipsar
English > overshadow: 3 senses > verb 2, stative
Meaningmake appear small by comparison.
PatternSomething ----s something
Synonymsshadow, dwarf
Broaderdominate, command, overlook, overtoplook down on
Spanishachicar
English > overshadow: 3 senses > verb 3, perception
Meaningcast a shadow upon.
PatternSomething ----s something
Example"The tall tree overshadowed the house"
Narrowereclipse, occultCause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
Broaderobscure, befog, becloud, obnubilate, haze over, fog, cloud, mistmake less visible or unclear
Spanishensombrecer

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