overshadow

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.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия отбрасывания тени на что-либо или, в переносном смысле, делать что-то менее важным, заметным или успешным по сравнению с чем-то другим.esVerbo que significa proyectar una sombra sobre algo o, en sentido figurado, hacer que algo sea menos importante, notable o exitoso en comparación con otra cosa.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de projeter une ombre sur quelque chose ou, au sens figuré, de rendre quelque chose moins important, moins visible ou moins réussi par rapport à autre chose.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo 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.zh动词，指投下阴影遮蔽某物，也比喻使某人或某事物相形见绌、显得不那么重要或成功。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إلقاء الظل على شيء ما، أو مجازًا على جعل شيء أقل أهمية أو بروزًا أو نجاحًا بالمقارنة مع شيء آخر.

1. Be greater in significance than B2 formal

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

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

   ruЗатмитьeseclipsarfrÉclipser (au sens de surpasser en importance)deIn den Schatten stellenptEclipsarzh盖过arطغى على

   Синонимы: dominatedwarfeclipseoutshineoutweighsurpasstranscend

2. Make appear small by comparison B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗатмитьesHacer parecer inferior por comparaciónfrÉclipserdeIn den Schatten stellenptEclipsarzh使相形见绌arيطغى على

   Синонимы: dwarfeclipseoutclassoutdooutshinesurpass

   Антонимы: excel

3. Cast a shadow upon B1 formal

   To physically block light, casting a shadow over something.

   • 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.

   ruОтбрасывать теньesProyectar una sombra sobrefrProjeter une ombre surdeSchatten werfen aufptProjetar sombra sobrezh遮蔽arإلقاء الظل

   Синонимы: clouddarkendimeclipseobscureshadeshadowveil

   Антонимы: brightenilluminatelight

• overshadowed past participle
• overshadowed past simple
• overshadowing present participle
• overshadows third person singular