eclipse | ||
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 |