Looking for the meaning of the word OVERSHADOWS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OVERSHADOWS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Overshadow
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English ofersceadwian(see over-, shadow)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌəʊvəˈʃadəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
tower above and cast a shadow over
Short Definition:cast shadow over
Examples:- an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage
Definition:
appear more prominent or important than
Short Definition:appear more prominent than
Examples:- his competitive nature often overshadows the other qualities
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