Meaning of overshadow in English
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Verb
overshadowEtymology
Old English ofersceadwian(see over-, shadow)Definitions
1. exceed in importanceExamples
- « outweigh »
- « This problem overshadows our lives right now »
- 2. make appear small by comparison
Examples
- « This year's debt dwarves that of last year »
Derived terms
- 3. cast a shadow upon
Examples
- « The tall tree overshadowed the house »
- « The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness »