Overshadow

Medium

Definition

To be more important than something else.

Example Sentence

"His success overshadowed his past failures."

SAT Usage Tips

This is a medium difficulty word that appears on the SAT. When you encounter "Overshadow" in SAT reading passages, remember that it means "To be more important than something else.". Pay attention to the context clues around this word to understand its precise meaning in the passage.

To master this word, try using it in your own sentences and practice identifying it in SAT practice passages. Understanding vocabulary in context is crucial for the SAT Reading section.

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