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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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   The meaning of OVERCOME is to get the better of : surmount. How to use overcome in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Overcome.

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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.

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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.

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   1. verb. If you overcome a problem or a feeling, you successfully deal with it and control it. Molly had fought and overcome her fear of flying. [VERB noun] Find a way to overcome your difficulties. [VERB noun] 2. verb. If you are overcome by a feeling or event, it is so strong or has such a strong effect that you cannot think clearly.

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

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   overcome something to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem that has been preventing you from achieving something She overcame injury to win the Olympic gold medal. The two parties managed to overcome their differences on the issue.