eclipse

The word “eclipse” has 2 syllables: e-clipse.

It's pronounced as /ɪˈklɪps/.

What is synonym and antonym for eclipse?

In the thesaurus, “eclipse” has 15 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for eclipse along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for eclipse

better
declination
decline
degradation
descent
deterioration
dim
exceed
outdo
outshine
overrun
overshadow
surpass
top
transcend

Antonyms for eclipse

advancement
ascent
development
evolution
fail
flowering
growth
lose
rise

Meanings of eclipse

noun

An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.
Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.
A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance.
Obscurity, decline, downfall.

verb

Of astronomical bodies, to cause an eclipse.
To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
(Irish grammar) To undergo eclipsis.

Example Sentences

The moon gradually moved to eclipse the sun, creating a breathtaking solar event.
The new technology threatened to eclipse traditional methods of communication.
Her talent as a singer seemed to eclipse that of her competitors in the music industry.
The economic downturn did not completely eclipse the potential for recovery in the future.
The excitement of the championship game seemed to eclipse all other sporting events of the year.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eclipse, such as: advancement, ascent, better, declination, decline, degradation, descent.

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