Eclipse (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: e-clipse
How to pronounce: UK: /ɪˈklɪps/ US: /ɪˈklɪps/
Eclipse as a NOUN
Meaning: A time when the sun entirely or partially "hides from" the sky when the moon is passing in front of or behind the earth, or when the moon darkens as the earth's shadow passes over it.
Example:
> The next solar eclipse will be in about 50 years.
> Have you seen the eclipse of the sun this past weekend?
Eclipse as a VERB
Meaning: To significantly reduce the importance, quality, or fame of another person or thing.
Example:
> During his election, his wife eclipsed all of his issues and caused for him come in second.
> She came up with a good idea to eclipse the organization's achievements
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The photographer took some pictures of the solar eclipse and moon eclipse, that happened in some months ago.
His weaknesses was eclipsed, after his good qualities grow up.
Very good sentences Nirvana!:D
Try saying:
The photographer took some pictures of the solar and moon eclipse, which happened some months ago.
His weaknesses were eclipsed after his good qualities grew up.
I want to eclipse the bad habits.
Thank you for posting Moung! 😀 <3
> The solar System was arranged by one planet to eclipse another planet.
> The previous president had a good idea to eclipse
the new president in government’s achievements.
> The sun is eclipsing the earth and it becomes dark.
Thank you for posting Naseema! 😀 <3
I have never seen eclipse before but I hope I can have a chance to see it in the future.
Thank you for posting Lily! 😀
You can also say:
I have never seen an eclipse before but I hope I will have a chance to see it in the future.
The first time I saw an eclipse was in 2000