Definition
- (verb) To obscure something by casting a shadow.
- (verb) To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.
- (verb) To shelter or protect.
Word stats
- Overshadow contains 10 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 9 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 4.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 20.
Words you can build
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- shaved
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- shooed
- shored
- shoved
- showed
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- avers
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- dares
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- doves
- dowse
- draws
- drove
- hared
- hares
- haves
- hawed
- heads
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- hears
- herds
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Word neighbours
Other 10-letter words
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- abdicating
- abdication
- abductions
- aberration
- abhorrence
- abjuration
- abnegating
- abnegation
- abnormally
- abolishing
- abominable
- abominably
- abominated
- abominates
- aboriginal
- aborigines
Words starting with OVE
- oven
- ovens
- over
- overabundance
- overabundant
- overachieve
- overachieved
- overachiever
- overachievers
- overachieves
- overachieving
- overact
- overacted
- overacting
- overactive
- overacts
- overage
- overages
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Words ending with DOW
Frequently asked questions
What does Overshadow mean?
To obscure something by casting a shadow.
How many letters are in Overshadow?
Overshadow has 10 letters.
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