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o·ver·come

overcome

 
 
pronunciation:
o vr kuhm
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: overcomes, overcoming, overcame, overcome
definition 1: to defeat or quell in a conflict; succeed in a struggle with.
With this bold plan of attack, they hoped to overcome the enemy.We'll have to overcome many obstacles in order to accomplish this goal.I think this is a problem we can easily overcome if we work together.
synonyms:
beat, conquer, defeat, master, surmount, vanquish
similar words:
best, break, down, lick, overpower, prostrate, quell, subdue, suppress, survive
definition 2: to cause to be weak or inactive, or to lose consciousness.
He struggled to speak, but the drug quickly overcame him.
synonyms:
overpower, overwhelm
similar words:
destroy, prostrate, weaken
definition 3: to emotionally overwhelm or render inarticulate.
We were overcome by the powerful images of suffering in the film.
synonyms:
overpower, overwhelm
similar words:
devastate, move, stun, touch, transport
definition 4: to equal and then surpass.
I overcame his lead on the last turn of the race.
synonyms:
catch up, overtake
similar words:
beat, outrun, outstrip, pass, top
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to win a victory.
We shall overcome.
synonyms:
conquer, prevail, win
similar words:
succeed, triumph
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