eclipse
verb/noun | /eclipse/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
to make something less important or to block light
eclipse
verb/noun | /eclipse/
Essential WordsMEDIUMto make something less important or to block light
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Synonyms
overshadowobscuredimoutshine
Antonyms
revealilluminebrighten
Examples
"The new invention may eclipse older technologies."
"A lunar eclipse will be visible from our city tonight."
Etymology
from Latin eclipsis via Greek ekleipsis “omission”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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