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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.Ìýto overspread or overrun.
overcome
/ ˌəʊ±¹É™Ëˆ°ìÊŒ³¾ /
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 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- overcomer noun
- unovercome adjective
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
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.
“These momentary blips in history eventually get overcome and are left behind. We will find our true path.â€
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