Definition of Overshadow
Overshadow
o·ver·shad·ow
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To cast a shadow over something or someone, or to dominate or surpass something.
e.g. The tall building will overshadow the small houses in the neighborhood.
(verb)
to be more significant or more prominent than someone or something;
e.g. Her brother, who was a musical prodigy, overshadowed her for years, making her feel unimportant and talentless.
(verb)
to cause to feel sad or gloomy; to hang heavily over;
e.g. The burden of her illness overshadowed her last few months.
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