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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. 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.

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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.

4. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › overcomeovercome | meaning of overcome in Longman Dictionary of...

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

5. 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.

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   Define overcome. overcome synonyms, overcome pronunciation, overcome translation, English dictionary definition of overcome. v. o·ver·came , o·ver·come , o·ver·com·ing , o·ver·comes v. tr. 1. To defeat in competition or conflict: overcame the opposing team in the last quarter.

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   What's the definition of Overcome in thesaurus? Most related words/phrases with sentence examples define Overcome meaning and usage.

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   verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli. verb overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome. verb win a victory over. verb get on top of; deal with successfully.

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   Overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome. Synonyms for OVERCOME: conquered, overwhelmed, overthrown, defeat, subdue, master, surmount, beat, best; Antonyms for OVERCOME: surrender, yield, give in, unmoved, unflappable, unbothered, unconcerned, indifferent.

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    Mar 12, 2024 · Definition of overcome in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of overcome . Information and translations of overcome in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.

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    1.1 win a victory over 1.2 get on top of 1.3 overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli 1.4 overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome