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ECLIPSE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Eclipse.

How to pronounce eclipse:

US

Eclipse - as a noun

One celestial body obscures another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
occultation15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break11interruption14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Eclipse - as a verb

Be greater in significance than

Example: "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dominate11overshadow20

Cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention

Example: "The sun eclipses the moon today"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
occult10

Example Sentences

"The solar eclipse could be seen from our backyard."
"The lunar eclipse lasted for several hours."
"The total eclipse was a spectacular sight."
"An eclipse occurs when one celestial body obscures another."
"During a partial eclipse, only a portion of the sun or moon is blocked."
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Word Game Points

Is ECLIPSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eclipse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ECLIPSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ECLIPSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eclipse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ECLIPSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ECLIPSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eclipse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ECLIPSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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