C2verbspacenature
US/dwɔːrf/
UK/dwɔːf/
to make something seem very small or unimportant by being much bigger
In context
The new skyscrapers dwarf the old French buildings around them.
Our sun is dwarfed by many of the stars in our galaxy.
The cost of the flood damage dwarfs the money spent on prevention.
Words that go with dwarf
verb + preposition
- dwarfed byThe little boat was dwarfed by the huge cargo ship.
- dwarfed in comparisonOur biggest dams are dwarfed in comparison with the Three Gorges Dam.
adverb + verb
- completely dwarfedThe old temple is completely dwarfed by the new hotel.
- easily dwarfThe new stadium will easily dwarf the old one next to it.
verb + noun
- dwarf everythingThe mountains dwarf everything in the valley below.