Meaning of overshadow in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

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  1. Verb

    overshadow

    Etymology

    Old English ofersceadwian(see over-, shadow)

    Definitions

    1. exceed in importance

    Examples

    • « outweigh »
    • « This problem overshadows our lives right now »
  2. 2. make appear small by comparison

    Examples

    • « This year's debt dwarves that of last year »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. cast a shadow upon

    Examples

    • « The tall tree overshadowed the house »
    • « The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness »

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