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- pronunciation:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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related words: |
ace, awe, batter, bow, break, conquer, consume, counteract, defeat, deluge, dominate, nullify, outdo, overrun, overtake, overthrow, overwhelm, quench, resolve, slay, surpass, swamp, take, tame, win |
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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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related words: |
win |
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