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overshadow vs overlook

overlook vs overshadow

overshadow is not a noun while overlook is a noun.

overshadow and overlook both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overshadow No No Yes No
overlook Yes No Yes No
As verbs, overlook is a hypernym of overshadow; that is, overlook is a word with a broader meaning than overshadow:
  • overshadow: make appear small by comparison
  • overlook: look down on
Other hypernyms of overshadow include command, dominate, overtop.
overshadow (noun) overlook (noun)
a high place affording a good view
overshadow (verb) overlook (verb)
cast a shadow upon leave undone or leave out
be greater in significance than watch over
make appear small by comparison look past, fail to notice
look down on
be oriented in a certain direction
Difference between overshadow and overlook

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