The difference between Outshine and Overshadow

When used as verbs, outshine means to shine brighter than something else, whereas overshadow means to obscure something by casting a shadow.


check bellow for the other definitions of Outshine and Overshadow

  1. Outshine as a verb:

    to shine brighter than something else

  2. Outshine as a verb:

    to exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner

  3. Outshine as a verb:

    To shine forth.

  1. Overshadow as a verb (transitive):

    To obscure something by casting a shadow.

  2. Overshadow as a verb (transitive):

    To dominate something and make it seem insignificant.

  3. Overshadow as a verb (transitive):

    To shelter or protect.