<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the obscuration of the light of the moon by the intervention of the earth between it and the sun (lunar eclipse)</li><li>the obscuration of the light of the sun by the intervention of the moon between it and a point on the earth (solar eclipse)</li><li>a similar phenomenon with respect to any other planet and either its satellite or the sun</li><li>the partial or complete interception of the light of one component of a binary star by the other</li><li>any obscuration of light</li><li>a reduction or loss of splendor, status, reputation, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to cause to undergo eclipse</li><li>to make less outstanding or important by comparison; surpass</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>