verb
- to shade excessively; to cast too much shadow over something
- to make something seem less important or impressive by comparison; to overshadow
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'overshade'
Usage: figurative use; third person singular present tense
Examples
- The tall building overshades the small garden below.
- Her recent success overshades all her previous achievements.
- The large tree overshades most of the backyard during summer.
- His brilliant performance overshades the other actors on stage.
- Dark clouds overshade the landscape before the storm arrives.
- The scandal overshades the company's positive quarterly results.