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overshadow

/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/
o · ver · shad · ow ˌoʊ · vər · ˈʃæd · oʊ
English Definition
v. to make something less important by comparison
中文释义
使黯然失色
Significado en Español
eclipsar
한국어 뜻
가리다, 압도하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm lu mờ
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Example Sentence

His success overshadowed his brother's achievements.

他的成功让他弟弟的成就相形见绌。

Synonyms
eclipse dwarf outshine
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “overshadow”:

  1. A eclipse
  2. B highlight
  3. C emphasize
  4. D accentuate
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A — eclipse. “overshadow” means v. to make something less important by comparison

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The younger sister's huge talent began to ______ her much quieter brother.

  1. A overshadow
  2. B highlight
  3. C reveal
  4. D boost
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A — overshadow. “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.

How do you use “overshadow” in a sentence?

His success overshadowed his brother's achievements. (他的成功让他弟弟的成就相形见绌。)

What are synonyms for “overshadow”?

eclipse, dwarf, outshine — all close in meaning to overshadow (v. to make something less important by comparison).

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.

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