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Eclipse

/iˈklɪps/

An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.

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📖 Definitions of "Eclipse"

noun

1
An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.
2
Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
3
A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance.
4
Obscurity, decline, downfall

verb

1
Of astronomical bodies, to cause an eclipse.
"The Moon eclipsed the Sun."
2
To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
3
(Irish grammar) To undergo eclipsis.

🔄 Synonyms of "Eclipse"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
occultnoun	Related to the occult; pertaining to mysticism, magic, or astrology.
overshadowverb	(transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Eclipse"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
overshadowverb	(transitive) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.
occultnoun	(usually with "the") Supernatural affairs.
moonnoun	(informal, by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
sunnoun	The star that is closest to the Earth.
orgnoun	Clipping of organization. [(uncountable) The quality of being organized.]
supersedenoun	(Internet) An updated newsgroup post that supersedes an earlier version.
outweighverb	(transitive) To exceed in importance or value.
surpassverb	(transitive) To go beyond or exceed (something) in an adjudicative or literal sense.
obscureverb	Difficult to understand; abstruse.
trumpnoun	(card games) The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.
outclassverb	(transitive) to surpass something or somebody else, so as to appear to be in a higher class
outstripverb	To move more quickly than (someone or something) so as to outrun or leave it behind.
overtakeverb	To pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).
outshineverb	To exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner
veilnoun	Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
shroudnoun	That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.
masknoun	A cover, or partial cover, for the face, used for disguise or protection.
coververb	A lid.
dwarfnoun	(now sometimes offensive) A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with typical adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
blotnoun	A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.