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单词 overshadows
释义

overshadow

verb

over·​shad·​ow ˌō-vər-ˈsha-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce overshadow (audio)
overshadowed; overshadowing; overshadows

transitive verb

1
: to cast a shadow over
2
: to exceed in importance : outweigh

Synonyms

  • becloud
  • bedim
  • befog
  • blacken
  • blear
  • blur
  • cloud
  • darken
  • dim
  • dislimn
  • fog
  • fuzz (up)
  • haze
  • mist
  • obscure
  • overcast
  • overcloud
  • shadow
  • shroud
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Example Sentences

The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team. large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

overshadow

verb

over·​shad·​ow ˌō-vər-ˈsha-dō How to pronounce overshadow (audio)
overshadowed; overshadowing
1
: to cast a shadow over : darken
2
: to be or become more important than Her achievements overshadowed those of her classmates.

overshadows

verb

present tense third-person singular of overshadow
1
as in obscures
to make dark, dim, or indistinct large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • obscures
  • blurs
  • darkens
  • blackens
  • dims
  • clouds
  • shrouds
  • beclouds
  • shadows
  • conceals
  • overcasts
  • hazes
  • obliterates
  • eclipses
  • fogs
  • mists
  • hides
  • overclouds
  • bedims
  • befogs
  • dislimns
  • blears
  • shades
  • covers
  • adumbrates
  • camouflages
  • fuzzes (up)
  • blots out
  • masks
  • cloaks
  • disguises
  • screens
  • curtains
  • veils

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • illuminates
  • reveals
  • exposes
  • lights (up)
  • lightens
  • brightens
  • uncovers
  • illumines
  • unveils
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2
as in outweighs
to be greater in importance than later you'll find that verbal skills overshadow any skills you have at video games

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • outweighs
  • outranks
  • exceeds
  • overbalances
  • matters
  • overweighs
  • outstrips
  • dwarfs
  • transcends
  • surpasses
  • weighs
  • means
  • signifies
  • imports
  • counts
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