overshadow
Use Overshadow in a sentence
vərˈʃæd verb (used with object)
1.
to be more important or significant by comparison: For years he overshadowed his brother.
2.
to cast a shadow over; cover with shadows, clouds, darkness, etc.; darken or obscure: clouds overshadowing the moon.
3.
to make sad or hang heavily over; cast a pall on: a disappointment that overshadowed their last years.
4.
Archaic. to shelter or protect.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to render insignificant or less important in comparison |
| 2. | to cast a shadow or gloom over |
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Word Origin & History
overshadow
O.E. ofersceadwian "to cast a shadow over, obscure," from ofer "over" + sceadwian "to shadow" (see shadow); used to render L. obumbrare in N.T. Fig. sense is from 1581.
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Example sentences
Great little scenes overshadow bigger, more important ones.
Last, you don't need a running mate that will overshadow your position with the party.
They wanted someone who did not overshadow national leaders, but acted as a secretary general for their summits.
We as a nation can never again let our fascination with technology overshadow the need to win in close combat.
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