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 133 synonyms and 35 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for eclipse

abasement
abatement
adumbrate
beat
becloud
bedim
best
better
blot out
breakup
clobber
cloud
concealment
conquer
crumbling
crush
dark age
darken
darkening
de-escalation
debasement
decadence
decay
decimation
declension
declination
decline
decomposition
decrease
decrement
defeat
deflation
degeneracy
degeneration
degradation
demolishment
demolition
depreciation
descent
desolation
destruction
deterioration
devolution
dim
diminishment
diminution
dimming
dip
disintegration
dissolution
downfall
downgrade
downslide
downtrend
downturn
drop
drop-off
drub
ebb
exceed
excel
extinction
extinguish
extinguishment
fall
falloff
go one better
havoc
lessening
lick
loss
lowering
master
murk
nadir
obliteration
obscuration
occultation
one-up
outbalance
outclass
outcompete
outdistance
outdo
outgun
outmatch
outpace
outperform
outrace
outrun
outshine
outstrip
outweigh
overbear
overcome
overmatch
overpass
overrun
overshadow
overtop
penumbra
reduction
rotting
rout
ruin
ruination
run circles around
run rings around
sag
shading
shadow
shame
shrinkage
shroud
skunk
slip
slump
spoiling
subdue
sunset
surmount
surpass
thrash
top
tower above
transcend
trim
trounce
trump
veil
wallop
whip
worst

Antonyms for eclipse

accretion
accrual
addendum
addition
advancement
ascent
augmentation
blossoming
boost
brighten
clear
clear up
development
enhancement
evolution
explain
fail
fall behind
flourishing
flowering
gain
growth
heightening
increase
increment
lay out
lighten
lose
raise
renewal
restoration
revitalization
rise
supplement
upswing

Meanings of eclipse

noun
1. An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.
2. 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.
3. A seasonal state of plumage in some birds, notably ducks, adopted temporarily after the breeding season and characterised by a dull and scruffy appearance.
4. Obscurity, decline, downfall.
verb
1. Of astronomical bodies, to cause an eclipse.
2. To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.
3. (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 168 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eclipse, such as: abasement, abatement, accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, adumbrate.

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