Meaning & Definition of Eclipse in English
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Eclipse
/ɪklɪps/
noun
1. One celestial body obscures another
synonym:
- eclipse,
- occultation
verb
1. Be greater in significance than
- "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
synonym:
- overshadow,
- dominate,
- eclipse
2. Cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
- "The sun eclipses the moon today"
- "Planets and stars often are occulted by other celestial bodies"
synonym:
- eclipse,
- occult
Examples of using
Tomorrow's total eclipse of the sun will be visible from the southern hemisphere.
The total solar eclipse can be observed next year on June 100nd.
The total solar eclipse can be observed next year on June 22nd.