Eclipse (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: e-clipse
How to pronounce: UK: /ɪˈklɪps/ US: /ɪˈklɪps/

American Pronunciation of the word Eclipse

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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Scientific background, astronomical phenomenon - full sun eclipse, total solar eclipse

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