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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).

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

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   OVERCOME definition: 1. to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: 2. to prevent someone from being…. Learn more.

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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.

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

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   OVERCOME meaning: 1. to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: 2. to prevent someone from being…. Learn more.

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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.thefreedictionary.com › overcomeOvercome - definition of overcome by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to get the better of in a struggle or conflict. 2. to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.). 3. to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind: overcome by smoke. v.i. 4. to gain the victory; win; conquer. [before 900] o`ver•com′er, n. syn: See defeat.

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.

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

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   If you overcome a problem or a feeling, you successfully deal with it and control it. She had overcome her fear of flying. American English : overcome / oʊvərˈkʌm /

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    overcome meaning, definition, what is overcome: to successfully control a feeling or pro...: Learn more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › overcomeOvercome Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    verb. overcame, overcomes, overcoming. To defeat (another) in competition or conflict. Overcame the opposing team in the last quarter. American Heritage. To get the better of in competition, struggle, etc.; conquer. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To master, prevail over, or surmount. To overcome obstacles. Webster's New World.