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 overcome overcome /ˈoʊvɝˌkəm/

verb

  1. () Win a victory over  ( get the better of , defeat , overcome )
    win a victory over
     You must overcome all difficulties
    You must overcome all difficulties
     Defeat your enemies
    defeat your enemies
     He overcame his shyness
    He overcame his shyness
     He overcame his infirmity
    He overcame his infirmity
     Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
    Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
  2. () Get on top of; deal with successfully  ( get over , subdue , master , overcome , surmount )
    get on top of; deal with successfully
     He overcame his shyness
    He overcame his shyness
  3. () Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli  ( overtake , whelm , overpower , overcome , overwhelm , sweep over )
    overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
      With determination and hard work, she overcame her fear of public speaking.
    With determination and hard work, she overcame her fear of public speaking.
  4. Overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome  ( have the best , overcome , get the best )
    overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome
     Heart disease can get the best of us
    Heart disease can get the best of us