B2verbsocietyemotions
US/ˌoʊ.vərˈʃæd.oʊ/
UK/ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/
to make someone or something seem less important or successful by being much bigger or better
In context
Her brother's fame always overshadowed her own achievements at school.
The celebration was overshadowed by news of the storm.
Tall office towers overshadow the old temple in the center of town.
Words that go with overshadow
verb + noun
- overshadow the achievementsThe scandal overshadowed the team's achievements.
- overshadow the eventBad weather overshadowed the whole event.
- overshadow the restOne huge problem overshadows all the rest.
verb + preposition
- be overshadowed byThe young singer was overshadowed by her famous mother.
adverb + verb
- totally overshadowPolitics totally overshadowed the festival.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
overshadow byCorrect: be overshadowed by