OVERSHADOW


Meaning of OVERSHADOW in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ oʊvə(r)ʃædoʊ ]

( overshadows, overshadowing, overshadowed)

1.

If an unpleasant event or feeling overshadows something, it makes it less happy or enjoyable.

Fears for the President’s safety could overshadow his peace-making mission...

= cloud

VERB : V n

2.

If you are overshadowed by a person or thing, you are less successful, important, or impressive than they are.

Hester is overshadowed by her younger and more attractive sister.

= eclipse

VERB : usu passive , be V-ed

3.

If one building, tree, or large structure overshadows another, it stands near it, is much taller than it, and casts a shadow over it.

She said stations should be in the open, near housing, not overshadowed by trees or walls.

VERB : V-ed

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