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Eclipse
to eclipse
01
to overshadow another astrological body
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
eclipse
3rd person singular
eclipses
Present participle
eclipsing
Past simple
eclipsed
Past participle
eclipsed
Examples
As the planet moved into the line of sight, it began to eclipse the star, diminishing its brightness.
02
to become more successful, important, or powerful that someone or something else in a way that they become unnoticeable
Examples
The young entrepreneur 's innovative approach quickly eclipsed that of established competitors in the market.
