overshadow
/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
o · ver · shad · ow
ˌoʊ · vər · ˈʃæd · oʊ
English Definition
v. to make something less important by comparison
Significado en Español
eclipsar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm lu mờ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “overshadow”:
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A
eclipse
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B
highlight
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C
emphasize
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D
accentuate
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A — eclipse.
“overshadow” means v. to make something less important by comparison
Common questions about “overshadow”
What does “overshadow” mean?
overshadow — v. to make something less important by comparison. In Chinese: 使黯然失色.
How do you pronounce “overshadow”?
overshadow is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: o · ver · shad · ow.
Is “overshadow” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. overshadow appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
