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Vocabulary Entry
eclipse
|noun • verb
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N
noun
An event in which one celestial body moves into the shadow of another body, obscuring it.
Example Sentences
"The solar eclipse fascinated everyone who watched it."
"During a lunar eclipse, the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon."
"She took photos of the eclipse from her backyard."
V
verb
To obscure or overshadow, especially in importance or prominence.
Example Sentences
"Her achievements eclipsed those of her competitors."
"The new technology might eclipse the old one by next year."
"In the debate, he felt his points were eclipsed by her strong argument."