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overshadow

/ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/

/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadowverb

overshadowed

Past Simple

overshadowed

Past Participle

overshadowing

Gerund

/ˌəʊvəˈʃædəʊ/

/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

Translations

The new skyscraper will overshadow the old buildings.

Новый небоскрёб будет затмевать старые здания.

Additional translations

Definitions

To cast a shadow over something, making it less visible or noticeable.

The tall building overshadowed the small park, leaving it in shade for most of the day.

To appear more prominent or important than something else, thereby diminishing its significance.

Her outstanding performance overshadowed the achievements of her teammates.

Synonyms

overshadowpast participle

Definitions

Made less significant or noticeable because of the presence or prominence of something else.

His earlier accomplishments were overshadowed successes once the new innovation was unveiled.

overshadowgerund / present participle

Definitions

Dominating in importance or casting a literal or figurative shadow.

The overshadowing mountain range gave the village a sense of seclusion.