Overshadow

B2 8+

Synonyms of overshadow

Antonyms of overshadow

Collocations of overshadow

success
Frequency: 70 %

Her success overshadowed his own achievements.

talent
Frequency: 60 %

His natural talent overshadowed the efforts of his peers.

fame
Frequency: 50 %

Her sudden rise to fame overshadowed her previous anonymity.

glory
Frequency: 45 %

The team's victory overshadowed the individual player's moments of glory.

shadow
Frequency: 40 %

His past mistakes continued to overshadow his present achievements.

Idiomatic Expressions for overshadow

  • Phrase: in the shadow of
    Meaning: to be less important or impressive than someone or something else
    Usage: The small town was always in the shadow of the bustling city nearby.