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US/ɪˈklɪps/
UK/ɪˈklɪps/
an event when the moon or the earth blocks the light of the sun or the moon
In context
Thousands of people traveled to see the total eclipse of the sun.
A lunar eclipse happens when the earth moves between the sun and the moon.
Never look straight at an eclipse without special glasses, because it can damage your eyes.
Words that go with eclipse
adjective + noun
- solar eclipseThe solar eclipse lasted almost four minutes.
- lunar eclipseWe watched the lunar eclipse from the roof.
- total eclipseA total eclipse turns day into night for a few minutes.
- partial eclipseOnly a partial eclipse was visible from our city.
verb + noun
- watch an eclipseSchools closed so students could watch an eclipse.
noun + preposition
- an eclipse of the sunAn eclipse of the sun is a rare sight.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The eclipse is happened tomorrow.Correct: The eclipse will happen tomorrow.