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| 1. | [ noun ] (astronomy) one celestial body obscures another | |
| Synonyms: | occultation | |
| Related terms: | interruption lunar_eclipse solar_eclipse total_eclipse partial_eclipse immersion egress | |
| 2. | [ verb ] cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention | |
| Synonyms: | occult | |
| Examples: | "The Sun eclipses the moon today" "Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies" |
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| Related terms: | overshadow | |
| 3. | [ verb ] exceed in importance; outweigh | |
| Synonyms: | overshadow | |
| Examples: | "This problem overshadows our lives right now" |
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| Related terms: | excel | |
| 4. | [ verb ] cause an eclipse of; of celestial bodies | |
| Examples: | "The moon eclipsed the sun" |
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| Related terms: | obscure | |
| Similar spelling: |
eclipsis ecliptic |
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