overshadow
gb/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/ us/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/
B2
Angličtina
háttérbe szorít, elhomályosít, beárnyékol, rányomja a bélyegét, árnyékot vet
SLOVESO
C1
1
elhomályosít
C1
Vzorec užití:
[something/someone] overshadows [something/someone]
Her early success overshadowed everything she did later.
Korai sikere háttérbe szorított mindent, amit később tett.
The star striker’s goal overshadowed the rest of the match.
A sztárcsatár gólja háttérbe szorította a meccs többi mozzanatát.
The sequel was entertaining, but it never overshadowed the original.
Učební příklady
His fame overshadowed his teammates.
Hírneve háttérbe szorította a csapattársait.
The big announcement overshadowed the meeting.
A nagy bejelentés mellett maga az értekezlet háttérbe szorult.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with physical shadowing; this meaning is usually figurative (about attention, importance, or success).
Význam
be more important or impressive
Kolokace
overshadow the achievement
|overshadow the performance
|overshadow the event
|overshadow the rest
|overshadow her work
|overshadow his legacy
|completely overshadow
|threaten to overshadow
|overshadowed by
|overshadow everything
Synonyma
outshine (Suggests being brighter or better in a way that draws attention.)
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eclipse (Often implies blocking attention so the other is barely noticed.)
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upstage (Informal; often used for people seeking attention.)
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surpass (Focuses on being better, not necessarily stealing attention.)
Antonyma
highlight (Means to make something more noticeable or important.)
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showcase (Means to present something to attract attention.)
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complement (Means to add to something without taking attention away.)
Témata
communication
|work
|media
|social_life
Definice
To be so good or noticeable that others seem less important.
To make someone or something seem less important, interesting, or impressive by comparison.
SLOVESO
C1
2
beárnyékol
B2
Vzorec užití:
[something] overshadows [event/period]
The party was overshadowed by the news of his accident.
A bulit beárnyékolta a balesetéről szóló hír.
Her graduation was overshadowed by a family argument.
A diplomaosztóját beárnyékolta egy családi veszekedés.
The win was overshadowed by a serious injury in the final minutes.
Učební příklady
The holiday was overshadowed by rain.
A nyaralást beárnyékolta az eső.
Bad news overshadowed our dinner.
A rossz hír beárnyékolta a vacsoránkat.
Častá chyba:
Often used in passive with by: “The wedding was overshadowed by …”, not “was overshadowed from …”.
Význam
spoil an event or time
Kolokace
overshadow the celebrations
|overshadow the holiday
|overshadow the wedding
|overshadow the day
|overshadow the trip
|overshadow the victory
|overshadow the occasion
|overshadow the moment
|sadly overshadowed
|partly overshadowed
Synonyma
spoil (Stronger and more direct; suggests ruining something.)
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dampen (Milder; suggests reducing excitement or joy.)
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mar (More formal; suggests damaging something good.)
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cloud (Emphasizes negative feelings hanging over an event.)
Antonyma
brighten (Makes an event feel happier or more positive.)
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lift (As in ‘lift the mood’; removes heaviness.)
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enhance (Improves the experience.)
Témata
emotions
|daily_life
|relationships
|health
Definice
To make a happy time feel less happy because something bad happens.
To make an experience less happy or enjoyable, especially by bringing in a bad event or unpleasant feeling.
SLOVESO
C1
3
Vzorec užití:
[threat/concern] overshadows [situation]
Fears of layoffs overshadowed the team meeting.
Az elbocsátásoktól való félelem beárnyékolta a csapatértekezletet.
Uncertainty about funding overshadowed the entire project.
A finanszírozással kapcsolatos bizonytalanság beárnyékolta az egész projektet.
The possibility of a strike overshadowed the negotiations.
Učební příklady
Money worries overshadowed my plans.
Az anyagi gondok beárnyékolták a terveimet.
The threat of storms overshadowed the trip.
A viharveszély beárnyékolta az utazást.
Častá chyba:
This sense is about worry or threat dominating attention; it does not mean the event has already happened.
Význam
hang over as a worry
Kolokace
overshadow the talks
|overshadow the negotiations
|overshadow the meeting
|overshadow the campaign
|overshadow the year
|overshadow the project
|economic worries overshadow
|the threat of war overshadowed
|legal troubles overshadowed
|uncertainty overshadowed
Synonyma
loom over (Strongly suggests a threatening possibility in the near future.)
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haunt (Often personal or emotional; suggests repeated troubling thoughts.)
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weigh on (Focuses on mental or emotional burden.)
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cast a pall over (More formal; suggests a general atmosphere of sadness.)
Antonyma
reassure (Reduces worry rather than creating it.)
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settle (As in ‘settle doubts’; removes uncertainty.)
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clarify (Makes the situation clearer and less worrying.)
Témata
emotions
|business
|politics
|news
Definice
To make people worried because it might happen.
To dominate a situation as a worrying possibility, making people feel anxious or uncertain about what will happen.
SLOVESO
B2
4
beárnyékol
B2
árnyékot vet
B2
Vzorec užití:
[object] overshadows [place/thing]
Tall buildings overshadow the park in the late afternoon.
A magas épületek késő délután beárnyékolják a parkot.
A large oak tree overshadows the back patio.
Egy nagy tölgyfa beárnyékolja a hátsó teraszt.
The balcony overshadows the lower windows, so they get little sun.
Učební příklady
A big tree overshadows the garden.
Egy nagy fa beárnyékolja a kertet.
The house is overshadowed by a taller building.
A házat beárnyékolja egy magasabb épület.
Častá chyba:
In this physical meaning, it usually describes buildings, trees, or hills, not people ‘overshadowing’ someone by standing close.
Význam
cast a shadow over
Kolokace
tall trees overshadowed
|overshadow the garden
|overshadow the courtyard
|overshadow the street
|overshadow nearby houses
|overshadow the window
|heavily overshadowed
|partly overshadowed
|overshadowed by buildings
|overshadowed by a hill
Synonyma
shade (Often focuses on providing coolness or protection from sun.)
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shadow (Neutral physical blocking of light.)
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darken (Emphasizes making an area less bright.)
Antonyma
illuminate (Casts light onto something.)
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light up (Makes something brighter, often suddenly.)
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expose to sunlight (Removes shade so light reaches it.)
Témata
nature
|home
|weather
Definice
To be above or next to something and block its light.
To cover someone or something with shadow, reducing the light on it.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
overshadow
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/
US/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
over - shad - ow (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Tvary slova
Verb
- Base: overshadow
- 3rd Person Singular: overshadows
- Present Participle: overshadowing
- Past: overshadowed
Příbuzná slova
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