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   overcome

   /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/

   verb

   • 1. succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty): "he overcame his pain for a time" Similar get the better ofprevail overcontrolget control ofget/bring under controlbridletamemastergain mastery overdeal withconquerdefeatvanquishbeatsolvetriumph overbestworstoverpoweroverwhelmget overget a grip oncurbsubduesubjugaterepressquellquashinformal:lick
   • ▪ defeat (an opponent): "an experienced England side overcame the determined home team" Similar defeatbeatbestconquertrouncethrashroutvanquishoverwhelmoverpowerdestroydrubget the better oftriumph overprevail overgain a victory overwin over/againstoutdooutclassoutstripsurpassexcelworstsubduequashcrushinformal:slaughtermurderkillclobberhammerwhiplickpastecrucifydemolishtankwipe the floor withmake mincemeat ofblow out of the watertake to the cleanerswalk (all) overrun rings aroundstuffshellacskunkown
   • ▪ (of a feeling or emotion) overpower or overwhelm: "she was obviously overcome with excitement"

   Word Origin Old Englishofercuman (see over-, come).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOVERCOME | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of overcome as a verb, with two senses: to defeat or succeed in controlling something, or to be unable to act or think normally. See how to use overcome in sentences and phrases, with synonyms and translations.

   • English (US)

     OVERCOME meaning: 1. to defeat or succeed in controlling or...

   • Znaczenie Overcome, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     OVERCOME definicja: 1. to defeat or succeed in controlling...

   • Overcome: Thai Translation

     OVERCOME translate: ทำให้หมดกำลัง, เอาชนะ. Learn more in the...

   • Overcome: Catalan Translation

     overcome translate: superar. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Overcome: Malay Translation

     overcome translate: mengatasi, mengatasi. Learn more in the...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     OVERCOME translate: mất tinh thần, khắc phục. Learn more in...

   • Overcome in Spanish

     OVERCOME translate: superar, superar, superar, abrumar,...

   • Overcome in Arabic

     OVERCOME translate: يَتغَلّب عَلى. Learn more in the...

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   Overcome definition: to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat. See examples of OVERCOME used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOVERCOME | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of overcome as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Overcome can mean to defeat, control, or deal with something, or to be unable to act or think normally.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › overcomeOvercome - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Use the verb overcome when you talk about someone who has triumphed over adversity. It's great to see a friend who's always struggled in school overcome his learning disabilities and make the honor roll. You can also be overcome with emotions, or overwhelmed by your feelings.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishovercome verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOVERCOME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb overcome, which means to deal with or control a problem or a feeling, or to be overcome by a strong effect. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, sentences and word frequency of overcome.