B2
outshine vs overshadow
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| outshineverb/ˌaʊtˈʃaɪn/ | Meaning to be much better or more impressive than other people or things | Goes with easily outshine | Example She easily outshone every other player in the final match. |
| overshadowverb/ˌoʊ.vərˈʃæd.oʊ/ | Meaning to make someone or something seem less important or successful by being much bigger or better | Goes with be overshadowed by | Example Her brother's fame always overshadowed her own achievements at school. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The scandal the team's achievements.