Definitions
- Describing someone or something that is more impressive or successful than others. - Referring to a person or thing that stands out in a positive way. - Talking about an individual who is more talented, skilled, or accomplished than others.
- Describing someone or something that is overshadowed or surpassed by another. - Referring to a person or thing that is no longer as important or influential as before. - Talking about an individual who is less talented, skilled, or accomplished than others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where one thing is overshadowed by another.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or things.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are used to compare two things.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Outshine implies that the person or thing being compared is significantly better or more successful than the other, while eclipse suggests that the difference is not as extreme.
- 2Direction: Outshine emphasizes the superiority of the person or thing being compared, while eclipse focuses on the inferiority of the other.
- 3Connotation: Outshine has a positive connotation, while eclipse has a negative connotation.
- 4Usage: Outshine is often used in a competitive context, while eclipse can be used in a broader range of situations.
Remember this!
While both outshine and eclipse describe a situation where one thing is overshadowed by another, they differ in their intensity, direction, connotation, usage, and etymology. Outshine implies significant superiority and has a positive connotation, while eclipse suggests inferiority and has a negative connotation. Outshine is often used in competitive contexts, while eclipse can be used more broadly.
