From the options, choose the word nearest in meaning to the underline word

By working hard, Benjamin outshone his elder brother instead of being ________

  • A overshadowed
  • B defeated
  • C demoted
  • D submerged
jamb 2017english-language

The correct answer is A. overshadowed

outshine: shine more brightly than.

tower above and cast a shadow over. 

synonyms: surpass, be superior to, overshadow, eclipse, outclass, dwarf, tower above/over, put in the shade, upstage, put to shame, excel, exceed

overshadow: tower above and cast a shadow over. example "an enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage"

synonyms: shade · darken · conceal · obscure · block out ·

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