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   o·ver·come

   /ˌōvərˈkəm/

   verb

   • 1. succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty): "she worked hard to overcome her paralyzing shyness" Similar get the better ofprevail overcontrolget control ofget/bring under controlbridletamemastergain mastery overdeal withconquerdefeatvanquishbeatsolvetriumph overbestworstoverpoweroverwhelmget overget a grip oncurbsubduesubjugaterepressquellquashinformal:lick
   • ▪ defeat (an opponent); prevail: "without firing a shot they overcame the guards" 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 an emotion) overpower or overwhelm: "she was obviously overcome with excitement"

   Word Origin Old Englishofercuman (see over-, come).

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   Learn the meaning of overcome as a verb, with two senses: to defeat or succeed in controlling something, or to prevent someone from acting or thinking normally. See usage examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and translations in other languages.

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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 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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   Learn the meaning of overcome as a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Overcome can mean to defeat, control, or deal with something, or to be unable to act or think normally.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the verb overcome, which can mean to deal with, control, or master a problem or a feeling, or to be overcome by a strong effect or a poisonous gas. See synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences with overcome.

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