overshadow

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A verb used to indicate the act of casting a shadow over something, or figuratively, to make something seem less important, noticeable, or successful by comparison.

1. Be greater in significance thanB2formal

   To be more important, noticeable, or successful than someone or something else.

   طغى على

   • Her achievements overshadowed those of her colleagues.
   • The main event was overshadowed by the unexpected announcement.
   • His talent overshadowed everyone else in the competition.

   المرادفاتdominatedwarfeclipseoutshineoutweighsurpasstranscend

2. Make appear small by comparisonB2formal

   To cause someone or something to seem less impressive or important when compared.

   يطغى على

   • The massive skyscraper overshadowed the small houses nearby.
   • Her brilliant performance overshadowed the rest of the cast.
   • The new product launch overshadowed the company's previous efforts.

   المرادفاتdwarfeclipseoutclassoutdooutshinesurpass

   الأضدادexcel

3. Cast a shadow uponB1formal

   To physically block light, casting a shadow over something.

   إلقاء الظل

   • The tall tree overshadowed the garden, keeping it cool.
   • The building overshadowed the park, leaving it in shade.
   • Clouds overshadowed the field, darkening the landscape.

   المرادفاتclouddarkendimeclipseobscureshadeshadowveil

   الأضدادbrightenilluminatelight