Eclipse

Pronunciation: /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse (noun)

  1. When the sun or moon is hidden by another object in the sky.
  2. A situation where something becomes less important or less powerful.

Examples

  • The solar eclipse was visible from the park.
  • During a lunar eclipse, the moon turns red.

Common collocations: total eclipse, partial eclipse, eclipse of fame, eclipse of power, eclipse the view

Eclipse (verb)

  1. To make something less visible by covering it.
  2. To be more successful or important than someone or something else.

Examples

  • The moon will eclipse the sun during the event.
  • Clouds can eclipse the stars at night.

Synonyms of Eclipse

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Eclipse

  • When something becomes visible again.