eclipse — An event in which one celestial body moves into the shadow of another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An event in which one celestial body moves into the shadow of another
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈklɪps/
Example Sentences
- During the eclipse, my dog started howling like it was the end of the world.
- The new smartphone completely eclipsed its predecessor in sales.
- His terrible cooking skills were eclipsed only by his confidence in the kitchen.
eclipse
NOUN[/ɪˈklɪps/]
An event in which one celestial body moves into the shadow of another
A total solar eclipse turns midday into eerie twilight over the village.
During the eclipse, ships pause their trips.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'eclipser', derived from Greek 'ekleipsis' meaning 'abandonment' or 'failure to appear', from 'ekleipein' (to leave out or fail to appear), combining 'ek-' (out) and 'leipein' (to leave).
Breakdown
ek- (out) + leipein (to leave) = ekleipsis (abandonment/failure to appear) → eclipse
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📝Examples
“During the eclipse, my dog started howling like it was the end of the world.”
“The new smartphone completely eclipsed its predecessor in sales.”
“His terrible cooking skills were eclipsed only by his confidence in the kitchen.”
“The eclipse will be visible from most parts of the country next month.”
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