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overcome
[oh-ver-kuhm]
verb (used with object)
to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat.
to overcome the enemy.
Synonyms:to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.); surmount.
to overcome one's weaknesses.
to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind, as does liquor, a drug, exertion, or emotion.
I was overcome with grief.
Archaic.to overspread or overrun.
overcome
/ ˌəʊəˈʌ /
verb
(tr) to get the better of in a conflict
(tr; often passive) to render incapable or powerless by laughter, sorrow, exhaustion, etc
he was overcome by fumes
(tr) to surmount (obstacles, objections, etc)
(intr) to be victorious
Other Word Forms
- overcomer noun
- unovercome adjective
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
"The videos are encouraging people to take up habits I spent the last seven years trying to overcome," she added.
When overcome by uncertainty, pragmatism is the way to go.
This is the point where I am required to overcome my audience's skepticism by checking my reactions against the all-seeing data.
Molby also believes Frank's character and man-management style will help him overcome any early obstacles with players hurt by Postecoglou's sacking, and with fans looking for signs of how he measures up to the task.
Even then, alarm bells have been ringing, especially when England struggled to overcome Andorra, ranked 173rd in the world and just above Grenada and Nepal, in their third World Cup qualifier.
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