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überschatten — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • eclipse noun An event where one astronomical body passes in front of another, blocking it from view, such as the Moon passing in front of the Sun.
  • overshadow verb To obscure something by casting a shadow.

Senses

überschatten is used for these senses in English:

  • eclipse (transitive, figurative) To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.

eclipse — full definition

  1. noun An event where one astronomical body passes in front of another, blocking it from view, such as the Moon passing in front of the Sun.
  2. verb To overshadow something, making it seem less important or noticeable by comparison.

overshadow — full definition

  1. verb To obscure something by casting a shadow.
  2. verb To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.
  3. verb To shelter or protect.

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