ஆங்கிலம்

overshadow

gb/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/ us/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
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வினைச்சொல் C1 action
1

be more important or impressive

To be so good or noticeable that others seem less important.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something/someone] overshadows [something/someone]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this with physical shadowing; this meaning is usually figurative (about attention, importance, or success).
இணைச்சொற்கள்
outshine (Suggests being brighter or better in a way that draws attention.) | eclipse (Often implies blocking attention so the other is barely noticed.) | upstage (Informal; often used for people seeking attention.) | surpass (Focuses on being better, not necessarily stealing attention.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
highlight (Means to make something more noticeable or important.) | showcase (Means to present something to attract attention.) | complement (Means to add to something without taking attention away.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |work |media |social_life
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Her early success overshadowed everything she did later.
  • The star striker’s goal overshadowed the rest of the match.
  • The sequel was entertaining, but it never overshadowed the original.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • His fame overshadowed his teammates.
  • The big announcement overshadowed the meeting.
வினைச்சொல் C1 action
2

spoil an event or time

To make a happy time feel less happy because something bad happens.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] overshadows [event/period]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Often used in passive with by: “The wedding was overshadowed by …”, not “was overshadowed from …”.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
spoil (Stronger and more direct; suggests ruining something.) | dampen (Milder; suggests reducing excitement or joy.) | mar (More formal; suggests damaging something good.) | cloud (Emphasizes negative feelings hanging over an event.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
brighten (Makes an event feel happier or more positive.) | lift (As in ‘lift the mood’; removes heaviness.) | enhance (Improves the experience.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |daily_life |relationships |health
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The party was overshadowed by the news of his accident.
  • Her graduation was overshadowed by a family argument.
  • The win was overshadowed by a serious injury in the final minutes.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The holiday was overshadowed by rain.
  • Bad news overshadowed our dinner.
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3

hang over as a worry

To make people worried because it might happen.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [threat/concern] overshadows [situation]
பொதுவான தவறு:
This sense is about worry or threat dominating attention; it does not mean the event has already happened.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
loom over (Strongly suggests a threatening possibility in the near future.) | haunt (Often personal or emotional; suggests repeated troubling thoughts.) | weigh on (Focuses on mental or emotional burden.) | cast a pall over (More formal; suggests a general atmosphere of sadness.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
reassure (Reduces worry rather than creating it.) | settle (As in ‘settle doubts’; removes uncertainty.) | clarify (Makes the situation clearer and less worrying.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions |business |politics |news
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Fears of layoffs overshadowed the team meeting.
  • Uncertainty about funding overshadowed the entire project.
  • The possibility of a strike overshadowed the negotiations.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • Money worries overshadowed my plans.
  • The threat of storms overshadowed the trip.
வினைச்சொல் B2 action
4

cast a shadow over

To be above or next to something and block its light.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [object] overshadows [place/thing]
பொதுவான தவறு:
In this physical meaning, it usually describes buildings, trees, or hills, not people ‘overshadowing’ someone by standing close.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
shade (Often focuses on providing coolness or protection from sun.) | shadow (Neutral physical blocking of light.) | darken (Emphasizes making an area less bright.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
illuminate (Casts light onto something.) | light up (Makes something brighter, often suddenly.) | expose to sunlight (Removes shade so light reaches it.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
nature |home |weather
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Tall buildings overshadow the park in the late afternoon.
  • A large oak tree overshadows the back patio.
  • The balcony overshadows the lower windows, so they get little sun.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • A big tree overshadows the garden.
  • The house is overshadowed by a taller building.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
overshadow
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/
US/ˈoʊvɚʃˈædoʊ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
over - shad - ow (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Verb
  • Base: overshadow
  • 3rd Person Singular: overshadows
  • Present Participle: overshadowing
  • Past: overshadowed
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
overshadows verb overshadowing verb overshadowed verb
Core family
shadow noun A2
Related words
shadowy adjective B2
Advanced or less common
foreshadow verb
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