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   overcome

   /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/

   verb

   • 1. succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty): "he overcame his pain for a time" Similar get the better ofprevail overcontrolget control ofget/bring under controlbridletamemastergain mastery overdeal withconquerdefeatvanquishbeatsolvetriumph overbestworstoverpoweroverwhelmget overget a grip oncurbsubduesubjugaterepressquellquashinformal:lick
   • ▪ defeat (an opponent): "an experienced England side overcame the determined home team" 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 a feeling or emotion) overpower or overwhelm: "she was obviously overcome with excitement"

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

   Scrabble Points: 15

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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.

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