eclipse
/ɪˈklɪps/
e · clipse
ɪ · ˈklɪps
English Definition
n./v. blocking of light
Significado en Español
eclipse, eclipsar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhật thực, nguyệt thực, che khuất
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Example Sentence
The eclipse lasted five minutes.
日食持续五分钟。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e(out)+clipse(to cover)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “eclipse”:
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A
Obscure
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B
Illuminate
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C
Enhance
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D
Recede
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A — Obscure.
“eclipse” means n./v. blocking of light
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
During the solar ______, the moon completely hid the sun.
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A
sunrise
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B
rainbow
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C
thunder
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D
eclipse
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D — eclipse.
“eclipse” means n./v. blocking of light
Common questions about “eclipse”
What does “eclipse” mean?
eclipse — n./v. blocking of light. In Chinese: 日食，黯然失色.
How do you pronounce “eclipse”?
eclipse is pronounced /ɪˈklɪps/. It breaks into 2 syllables: e · clipse.
How do you use “eclipse” in a sentence?
The eclipse lasted five minutes. (日食持续五分钟。)
What are synonyms for “eclipse”?
overshadow, obscure — all close in meaning to eclipse (n./v. blocking of light).
Is “eclipse” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. eclipse appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “eclipse”?
e(out)+clipse(to cover)
