Word of the day

overshadow

1. cast gloom over

“it is easy to let this feeling of tragedy overshadow his story”

verb

/ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

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overshadow

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"Her worries overshadowed the excitement of the upcoming event, creating a sense of _____."

Select three words related to overshadow

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  • unveil
  • divulge
  • enhance
  • conceal
  • eclipse
  • obscure

Choose the phrase that uses overshadow correctly

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Find a word related to overshadow

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