verb
- to cast a shadow over something
- to make something seem less important or impressive by comparison
Usage: literal sense
Usage: figurative sense; most common usage
Examples
- The tall building overshadows the small park next to it.
- Her brilliant performance overshadows everyone else in the play.
- The mountain overshadows the entire valley below.
- His recent scandal overshadows his previous achievements.
- The new shopping mall overshadows the local businesses.
- The dark cloud overshadows the sunny meadow.
- Her talent overshadows her lack of experience.