overshadow

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de lançar sombra sobre algo ou, em sentido figurado, fazer com que algo pareça menos importante, notável ou bem-sucedido em comparação com outra coisa.

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.

   Eclipsar

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

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2. Make appear small by comparisonB2formal

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

   Eclipsar

   • 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.

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3. Cast a shadow uponB1formal

   To physically block light, casting a shadow over something.

   Projetar sombra sobre

   • 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.

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