overshadow
gb/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/ us/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/
B2
Inglês
háttérbe szorít, elhomályosít, beárnyékol, rányomja a bélyegét, árnyékot vet
VERBO
C1
1
elhomályosít
C1
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse this with physical shadowing; this meaning is usually figurative (about attention, importance, or success).
Significado
be more important or impressive
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Temas
communication
|work
|media
|social_life
Definição
To be so good or noticeable that others seem less important.
To make someone or something seem less important, interesting, or impressive by comparison.
VERBO
C1
2
beárnyékol
B2
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
The holiday was overshadowed by rain.
A nyaralást beárnyékolta az eső.
Bad news overshadowed our dinner.
A rossz hír beárnyékolta a vacsoránkat.
Erro comum:
Often used in passive with by: “The wedding was overshadowed by …”, not “was overshadowed from …”.
Significado
spoil an event or time
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Temas
emotions
|daily_life
|relationships
|health
Definição
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.
VERBO
C1
3
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
Money worries overshadowed my plans.
Az anyagi gondok beárnyékolták a terveimet.
The threat of storms overshadowed the trip.
A viharveszély beárnyékolta az utazást.
Erro comum:
This sense is about worry or threat dominating attention; it does not mean the event has already happened.
Significado
hang over as a worry
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Temas
emotions
|business
|politics
|news
Definição
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.
VERBO
B2
4
beárnyékol
B2
árnyékot vet
B2
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para estudantes
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.
Erro comum:
In this physical meaning, it usually describes buildings, trees, or hills, not people ‘overshadowing’ someone by standing close.
Significado
cast a shadow over
Colocações
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
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Temas
nature
|home
|weather
Definição
To be above or next to something and block its light.
To cover someone or something with shadow, reducing the light on it.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
overshadow
AFI
GB/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/
US/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
over - shad - ow (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: overshadow
- 3rd Person Singular: overshadows
- Present Participle: overshadowing
- Past: overshadowed
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