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verb
- 1. succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty): "he overcame his pain for a time" Similar
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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.
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.
The meaning of OVERCOME is to get the better of : surmount. How to use overcome in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Overcome.
Overcome definition: to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat. See examples of OVERCOME used in a sentence.
to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: [ T ] I eventually overcame my shyness in class. [ I ] I believe that we will overcome in the end. overcome verb (UNABLE TO ACT) [ T ] to prevent someone from being able to act or think in the usual way: He was overcome by smoke before he could get out of the apartment.
1. To defeat (another) in competition or conflict: overcame the opposing team in the last quarter. 2. To deal with successfully; prevail over; surmount: tried to overcome the obstacles of poverty. 3. To overpower, as with emotion; affect deeply: was overcome with grief. v.intr. To surmount opposition; be victorious.
Definition of overcome verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you are overcome by a feeling or event, it is so strong or has such a strong effect that you cannot think clearly.
overcome meaning, definition, what is overcome: to successfully control a feeling or pro...: Learn more.
to deal with and control a problem or feeling: He's trying to overcome his drug addiction and find a job. Let's hope she overcomes her shyness. be overcome by excitement/fear/sadness, etc. to suddenly have too much of a feeling: She was overcome by emotion. be overcome by smoke/fumes, etc.
