Overshadow

Pronunciation: /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

Definitions of overshadow

verb to cast a shadow over; to obscure or dominate by superior height or power

Example Sentences

A1 The big tree overshadowed the small flowers in the garden.

A2 The famous singer's performance overshadowed the opening act.

B1 The new policy changes are overshadowing the company's recent successes.

B2 The scandalous news overshadowed the positive developments in the country.

C1 The legacy of the great leader overshadowed any mistakes he may have made.

C2 The breathtaking beauty of the landscape overshadowed any discomfort from the long hike.

Examples of overshadow in a Sentence

formal The success of the new product launch overshadowed any previous marketing efforts.

informal Her talent for singing overshadowed everyone else at the talent show.

slang His flashy car always overshadows his lack of personality.

figurative The dark cloud of doubt overshadowed her joyous news.

Grammatical Forms of overshadow

• past tense: overshadowed
• plural: overshadows
• comparative: more overshadowing
• superlative: most overshadowing
• present tense: overshadows
• future tense: will overshadow
• perfect tense: has overshadowed
• continuous tense: is overshadowing
• singular: overshadow
• positive degree: overshadow
• infinitive: to overshadow
• gerund: overshadowing
• participle: overshadowed

Origin and Evolution of overshadow

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'overshadow' originated from Old English 'ofersceadwian', which was a combination of 'ofor' (over) and 'sceadwian' (to cast a shadow).

Evolution of the word: The word 'overshadow' has evolved from its literal meaning of casting a shadow over something to also signify dominating or eclipsing something in importance or significance.