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overshadow

[ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ]

overshadow Definition

  • 1cast a shadow over
  • 2be more important or significant than

Using overshadow: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overshadow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The scandal overshadowed the party's conference.

  • Example

    His achievements in the field of science were overshadowed by his personal life.

  • Example

    The new product launch was overshadowed by the company's financial troubles.

overshadow Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with overshadow

  • overshadow someone/something with something

    to make someone or something seem less important or less noticeable by being more impressive or attracting more attention

    Example

    Her beauty was overshadowed by her sister's stunning dress.

  • overshadow someone/something's achievements

    to make someone or something's achievements seem less important or less impressive by being more impressive or attracting more attention

    Example

    His academic achievements were overshadowed by his brother's success in sports.

  • overshadow someone/something's reputation

    to make someone or something's reputation seem less good or less important by being more impressive or attracting more attention

    Example

    The company's reputation was overshadowed by the CEO's scandalous behavior.

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Summary: overshadow in Brief

To 'overshadow' [ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ] means to cast a shadow over or to be more important or significant than. It is often used to describe situations where one event or person is more prominent than another, such as 'The scandal overshadowed the party's conference.' 'Overshadow' can also be used in phrases like 'overshadow someone/something with something,' which means to make someone or something seem less important or less noticeable by being more impressive or attracting more attention.