eclipsed

/ɪˈklɪpst/ /iˈklɪpst/

Meanings

verb

Of astronomical bodies, to cause an eclipse.

Examples :

"The Moon eclipsed the Sun."

astronomy

verb

To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.

Examples :

"Her younger sister's amazing singing performance completely eclipsed her own. "

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verb

(Irish grammar) To undergo eclipsis.

Examples :

"The "c" in "cailín" (girl) is eclipsed after the word "an," so it becomes "gcailín" - "an gcailín" (the girl). "

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Related Words

younger adjective

/ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

"a lamb is a young sheep; these picture books are for young readers"

completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

overshadow verb

/ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/

To obscure something by casting a shadow.

"The tall building will overshadow the park in the afternoon, blocking the sunlight. "

grammar noun

/ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ/

A system of rules and principles for speaking and writing a language.

"My son is studying grammar in his English class. "

undergo verb

/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ /ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/

To go or move under or beneath.

"The train slowly underwent the tunnel. "

becomes verb

/bəˈkʌmz/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The taxi becomes visible at the end of the street. "

astronomical adjective

/ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/ /ˌæstɹəˈnɑːmɪkəl/

Of or relating to astronomy.

"My science class requires us to use astronomical charts to identify constellations. "

eclipse noun

/iˈklɪps/

An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.

"The moon's eclipse blocked the view of the stars during our family camping trip. "

amazing verb

/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

To fill with wonder and surprise; to astonish, astound, surprise or perplex.

"He was amazed when he found that the girl was a robot."

singing verb

/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

""I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera."

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"