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eclipse

UK
/ɪˈklɪps/
US
/ɪˈklɪps/

Translations

eclipsenoun
eclipses
pl
UK
/ɪˈklɪps/
US
/ɪˈklɪps/
The solar eclipse was visible from several parts of the country, drawing crowds of spectators.
L'éclipse solaire était visible depuis plusieurs régions du pays, attirant des foules de spectateurs.
Additional translations
déclinau sens figuré
Synonyms
covering
conjunction
occultation
darkening
obscuration
eclipseverb
eclipsed
Past Simple
eclipsed
Past Participle
eclipsing
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈklɪps/
US
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The moon will eclipse the sun during the solar event next week.
La Lune éclipsera le Soleil lors de l'événement solaire de la semaine prochaine.
Additional translations
éclipserau sens figuré
Synonyms
overshadow
obscure
diminish
surpass
outshine
eclipseadjective
UK
/ɪˈklɪps/
US
/ɪˈklɪps/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to an astronomical eclipse (e.g., 'eclipse glasses', 'eclipse path').
Additional translations
d'éclipseemploi technique, surtout en astronomie

Definitions

eclipsenoun
An astronomical event in which one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body, temporarily obscuring it.
The solar eclipse was visible from several parts of the country, drawing crowds of spectators.
A loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing.
The company's eclipse in the market was evident after the new competitor launched its innovative product.
eclipseverb
To obscure or block out light from one celestial body by another.
The moon will eclipse the sun during the solar event next week.
To surpass or outshine someone or something in importance, power, or achievement.
Her latest novel eclipsed all her previous works in terms of popularity.
eclipseadjective
Relating to, caused by, or characteristic of an astronomical eclipse.
Tourists bought special eclipse glasses to view the phenomenon safely.
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