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Eclipse

Definition:

An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when one celestial object is temporarily obscured by another, either by passing into the shadow of the other or by covering up a portion of it.

Part of Speech:

Noun, verb

Examples:

Noun:

• The total solar eclipse was visible from a narrow path across the United States.
• An annular eclipse happens when the Moon is too far away from Earth to fully cover the Sun's disk.

Verb:

• The moon will eclipse the sun during the solar eclipse.
• He tried to eclipse the achievements of his rival.

Synonyms:

Obscure, overshadow, surpass

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