eclipse

noun

How many syllables in eclipse?

There are 3 syllables in the word eclipse.

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How to pronounce eclipse:

Definition of eclipse:

eclipse (noun):: one celestial body obscures another.; the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another; the obscuring of reflected light from a celestial body as it passes through the shadow of another; a lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes through the shadow of the earth

Synonyms for eclipse:

blocking

blotting out

break

covering

darkening

decadence

declension

declination

decline

decrease

degeneracy

degeneration

degradation

descent

destruction

deterioration

devolution

dimming

downfall

downgrade

drop

dégringolade

ebb

egress

emersion

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Antonyms for eclipse:

amelioration

ascent

betterment

building

construction

development

growth

honor

honour

improvement

increase

morality

rise

success

upgrade

upswing

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