Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eclipse
noun & verb
/ɪˈklɪps/
Definition
An eclipse occurs when one celestial body moves into the shadow of another celestial body, obscuring it temporarily.
Examples
- The solar eclipse was visible in many parts of the world.
- Her achievement eclipses everyone else’s this year.
- The moon will eclipse the sun in the upcoming event.
Meaning
In a broader sense, ‘eclipse’ can also refer to overshadowing or surpassing something in significance or importance.
Synonyms
- obscuration
- covering
- veil
- overshadow
- supplant