overshadow

• Verb, das bedeutet, einen Schatten auf etwas zu werfen oder, im übertragenen Sinn, etwas weniger wichtig, auffällig oder erfolgreich erscheinen zu lassen im Vergleich zu etwas anderem.

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.

   In den Schatten stellen

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

   Synonymedominatedwarfeclipseoutshineoutweighsurpasstranscend

2. Make appear small by comparisonB2formal

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

   In den Schatten stellen

   • 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.

   Synonymedwarfeclipseoutclassoutdooutshinesurpass

   Antonymeexcel

3. Cast a shadow uponB1formal

   To physically block light, casting a shadow over something.

   Schatten werfen auf

   • 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.

   Synonymeclouddarkendimeclipseobscureshadeshadowveil

   Antonymebrightenilluminatelight