overshadowing

Meanings

• Verb

  To obscure or obstruct (something) from view, especially by something larger or more prominent.

  - "The large tree overshadows the smaller one."
  - "His success overshadows that of his colleagues."

• Verb

  To make (something) less noticeable or important by comparison.

  - "The new employee's ideas were overshadowed by those of the senior team."
  - "The second act of the play often overshadows the first."

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Synonyms

dwarf , eclipse , outdo , outmatch , outshadow , outshine , outstrip , put to shame , surpass , upstage

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overshadowing
shadowing , overawing , underrowing

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Variants

List of all variants of overshadowing that leads to same result
overshadow , overshadowed , overshadowing , overshadows

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Etymology

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Middle English: from over- (over) + shadow (noun).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overshadowing' is often used in the field of psychology to describe a phenomenon where one memory or experience overshadows another.

2. In astronomy, overshadowing refers to a total solar eclipse, where the moon passes directly between the Earth and the sun, blocking its light.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dominance: Overshadowing is related to the concept of dominance, where one thing or person is more prominent or influential than another.

2. Obscurity: Overshadowing can also be related to the concept of obscurity, where something is hidden or not easily understood.

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Culture

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In literature, overshadowing is often used to describe a character or event that dominates or eclipses another, making it less significant or forgotten. In art, overshadowing can be used to create depth and perspective.

How to Memorize "overshadowing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large object casting a shadow over a smaller one. Imagine the smaller object being obscured from view.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overshadowing' with the idea of something being dominant or eclipsing another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Over-shadows' stands for 'Obscures' or 'Dominates'.

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