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eclipse

10 definitions • 11 examples
1
an occasion when the sun disappears from view, either completely or partly, while the moon is moving between it and the earth, or when the moon becomes darker while the shadow of the earth moves over it:

Examples:

solar/lunar eclipse Some people believe that a solar/lunar eclipse affects their relationships, energy levels, and mood.
total/partial eclipse of On Wednesday there will be a total/partial eclipse of the sun.
2
a situation in which something becomes less important:

Examples:

eclipse of The eclipse of the ruling political party was inevitable.
in eclipse His remarkable contribution to literature has been too long in eclipse.
3
to make an eclipse of the moon or sun:

Examples:

The moon will be totally eclipsed at 12.10 p.m.
4
to make another person or thing seem much less important, good, or famous:

Examples:

The economy has eclipsed all other issues during this election campaign.
5
a period of time when the light from an object in the sky cannot be seen because another object has come between you and it
6
In a solar eclipse, the moon travels in between the earth and the sun.
7
In a lunar eclipse, the earth travels in between the moon and the sun.
8
to become much more important and noticeable than something:

Examples:

The state of the economy has eclipsed all other issues during the election campaign.
9
to become greater in amount or level than something else:

Examples:

The increased consumer spending from new businesses has already helped shopping, dining, and real estate eclipse oil revenues.
Their stock is up 50% so far this year, as their profit growth is expected to eclipse that of larger companies.
10
to become more successful or important than something else:

Examples:

We have developed a winning formula to eclipse our rivals.
These problems should not be allowed to eclipse the organization's achievements.

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