overshadow

/ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/

Meanings

verb

To obscure something by casting a shadow.

Examples :

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

nature environment

verb

To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

Examples :

"The superstar athlete's accomplishments often overshadow the hard work of the other team members. "

achievement business

verb

To shelter or protect.

Examples :

"The large oak tree overshadowed the small garden, protecting the flowers from the harsh afternoon sun. "

nature environment action

Related Words

protecting verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪŋ/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

obscure verb

/əbˈskjɔː(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjɝ/

To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.

"The fog obscured the view of the mountaintop, making it impossible to see. "

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

superstar noun

/ˈsuːpərstɑːr/ /ˈsuːpɚstɑːr/

Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.

"The young soccer player became a superstar after scoring the winning goal in the World Cup. "

insignificant adjective

/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Not significant; not important, inconsequential, or having no noticeable effect.

"Such things are insignificant details compared to the main goal."

dominate adjective

/ˈdɒməˌneɪt/ /ˈdɑːməˌneɪt/

Ruling; governing; prevailing

"The dominant party controlled the government."

overshadowed verb

/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊd/ /ˌoʊvərˈʃædəʊd/

To obscure something by casting a shadow.

"The tall building overshadowed the small park, making it dark in the afternoon. "

sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."

accomplishments noun

/ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənts/ /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənts/

The act of accomplishing; completion; fulfilment.

"the accomplishment of an enterprise, of a prophecy, etc"

blocking verb

/ˈblɑkɪŋ/ /ˈblɒkɪŋ/

To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

"The pipe is blocked."