overshadowed

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (someone or something) to be less noticeable or important by the presence or action of something else.

  - "The new employee was overshadowed by her more experienced colleague."
  - "The smaller star was overshadowed by the brighter one in the constellation."

• Verb

  To cover or hide something, typically something larger, from view.

  - "The large tree overshadowed the smaller houses in the village."
  - "The cloud overshadowed the sun, bringing a brief respite from the heat."

---

Synonyms

dwarf , eclipse , outdo , outmatch , outshadow , outshine , outstrip , put to shame , surpass , upstage

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with overshadowed
shadowed , overawed , undered , oversaw

---

Variants

List of all variants of overshadowed that leads to same result
overshadow , overshadowed , overshadowing , overshadows

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Middle English: from over- + shadow

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'overshadowed' contains the word 'shadow'.

2. The term 'overshadowed' is often used in astronomy to describe a celestial body passing in front of another, causing an eclipse.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. eclipsed: To be hidden from view, especially by the passage of a celestial body in front of another

2. supplant: To replace (someone or something) in a position or role, typically with something better or more desirable

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'overshadowed' is often used to describe a character or idea that is eclipsed or overshadowed by another more dominant one. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Tom Buchanan is described as overshadowing Jay Gatsby in terms of wealth and social status.

How to Memorize "overshadowed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large object, such as a tree or a building, casting a shadow over a smaller object or person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of something being hidden or covered.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'overshadowed' and the image of a large shadow covering a smaller object.

---

Memorize "overshadowed" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize overshadowed is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.