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ECLIPSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Eclipses.

Eclipses - as a noun

Omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ellipsis

Eclipses - as a verb

Of astronomical bodies, to cause an eclipse.

Example: "The moon eclipsed the sun."

To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.

(irish grammar) to undergo eclipsis.

Example Sentences

"Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sunlight."
"Lunar eclipses happen when the Earth comes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon."
"Annular eclipses occur when the moon is farthest from the Earth, resulting in a ring of light around the moon."
"Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon."
"Solar eclipses happen when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth."
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Word Game Points

Is ECLIPSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, eclipses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ECLIPSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ECLIPSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, eclipses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ECLIPSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is ECLIPSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, eclipses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ECLIPSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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