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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024o•ver•shad•ow /ˌoʊvɚˈʃædoʊ/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to be greater than in importance, interest, or significance:She was overshadowed by her famous sister.
- to cast a shadow over;
darken:Clouds overshadowed the moon. - to make (someone) sad:The tragic death of their children overshadowed their lives.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024o•ver•shad•ow (ō′vər shad′ō),USA pronunciation v.t. - to be more important or significant by comparison:For years he overshadowed his brother.
- to cast a shadow over;
cover with shadows, clouds, darkness, etc.;
darken or obscure:clouds overshadowing the moon. - to make sad or hang heavily over;
cast a pall on:a disappointment that overshadowed their last years. - [Archaic.]to shelter or protect.
- Middle English overshadewen, Old English ofersceadwian. See over-, shadow bef. 900
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged eclipse, outshine, dwarf.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: overshadow /ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/ vb (transitive)- to render insignificant or less important in comparison
- to cast a shadow or gloom over
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