Definitions
- Describing a situation where one person or thing is more impressive or prominent than another. - Talking about someone who is overshadowed by another person's achievements or success. - Referring to an object that is less visible or noticeable because of another object's size or brightness.
- Describing a situation where one person or thing is more important or influential than another. - Talking about someone who is eclipsed by another person's fame or reputation. - Referring to an event or circumstance that casts a dark cloud over another event or circumstance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where one thing or person is more prominent or important than another.
- 2Both words can be used to talk about people being overshadowed by others.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation where one thing is less visible or noticeable because of another.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Outshadow is less common and less formal than overshadow.
- 2Intensity: Overshadow implies a stronger sense of dominance or influence than outshadow.
- 3Direction: Outshadow suggests that the more impressive or prominent thing is outside of the overshadowed thing, while overshadow does not imply directionality.
- 4Connotation: Outshadow has a more positive connotation than overshadow, which can have negative or ominous undertones.
Remember this!
Outshadow and overshadow are synonyms that describe a situation where one thing or person is more prominent or important than another. However, overshadow is more commonly used and has a stronger sense of dominance or influence, while outshadow is less common and has a more positive connotation.
