eclipse
/iˈklɪps/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
an event when the moon or sun is hidden by another body in space.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Did you see the solar eclipse last night? It was amazing.”
“The moon will eclipse the sun for a few minutes tomorrow.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.
Related Words
Synonyms:
shadowobscure
Antonyms:
illuminate
Word Family:
eclipsedeclipsingeclipses