overcome

[ oh-ver-kuhm ]

/ ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm /

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verb (used with object), o·ver·came [oh-ver-keym], /ˌoʊ vərˈkeɪm/, o·ver·come, o·ver·com·ing.

to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat: to overcome the enemy.

to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.); surmount: to overcome one's weaknesses.

to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind, as does liquor, a drug, exertion, or emotion: I was overcome with grief.

Archaic. to overspread or overrun.

verb (used without object), o·ver·came [oh-ver-keym], /ˌoʊ vərˈkeɪm/, o·ver·come, o·ver·com·ing.

to gain the victory; win; conquer: a plan to overcome by any means possible.

Origin of overcome

First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English ofercuman. See over-, come

SYNONYMS FOR overcome

1 vanquish.

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synonym study for overcome

1. See defeat.

OTHER WORDS FROM overcome

o·ver·com·er, nounun·o·ver·come, adjective

Words nearby overcome

overclothes, overcloud, overcoat, overcoating, overcoil, overcome, overcommit, overcompensate, overcompensation, overcomplex, overconfident

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Example sentences from the Web for overcome

Fortune recently spoke with Tedder to learn more about his new business venture, the lessons learned, the hurdles overcome, and plans for the next year.
OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder on launching a hemp-infused sparkling water brand|Rachel King|August 24, 2020|Fortune
Public-health officials will also have to overcome reluctance by some Americans to get a shot.
U.S. will conduct an unofficial dry run of a COVID-19 vaccine campaign this fall|Claire Zillman, reporter|August 19, 2020|Fortune
Joe knows what it’s like to struggle, which is why he gives his personal phone number to kids overcoming a stutter of their own.
‘He is clearly in over his head’: Read Michelle Obama’s full speech denouncing Donald Trump|kdunn6|August 18, 2020|Fortune
Now, scientists have pinpointed a compound emitted by congregating locusts that might explain how individuals of one widespread species overcome their innate aversion to socializing.
A single molecule may entice normally solitary locusts to form massive swarms|Jonathan Lambert|August 12, 2020|Science News

In addition to that tension, the Jazz will also have to overcome the absence of Bojan Bogdanović, who is out for the restart after having surgery on his wrist.
Who’s Who In The NBA Bubble: The Potential Party-Crashers|Jared Dubin|July 23, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
She fails to appreciate the congressional and constitutional obstacles Johnson had to overcome to win passage of the bill.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’|Gary May|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
She was separated from her colleagues after they were overcome by smoke and heat and ordered to withdraw.
The Mystery Death Of A Female Firefighter|Christopher Moraff|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To overcome these impediments, at least two tour operators bring visitors into the region.
Egypt Ain’t The Only Pyramid Show In Town|Nina Strochlic|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What kind of advice would you give to young women to overcome that glass ceiling?
In All-Girls Schools, a Formula for Success|Bobby Blanchard|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And that suggests these attacks were such that the victims were driven to overcome the usual reluctance to file a report.
The Math That Keeps Helping College Rapists|Michael Daly|October 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is not the persons who sin the least, but those who overcome the strongest temptations, who are the most virtuous.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864|Various
But I have wrestled with misfortune in vain; I have struggled with want, till want has overcome me.
Bentley's Miscellany, Volume II|Various
Night and day he had been examining evidence, pondering the difficulties to be overcome, and the chances of success.
The Catholic World, Vol. X, October 1869|Various
Some one suggested that he might have been overcome by fear, and might have hidden himself.
Our Home in the Silver West|Gordon Stables
To overcome this I made several blades with teeth as shown in the sketch.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for overcome

overcome

/ (ˌəʊvəˈkʌm) /

verb -comes, -coming, -came or -come

(tr) to get the better of in a conflict

(tr; often passive) to render incapable or powerless by laughter, sorrow, exhaustion, etche was overcome by fumes

(tr) to surmount (obstacles, objections, etc)

(intr) to be victorious

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单词	overcome
释义	overcome [ oh-ver-kuhm ] / ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR overcome ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), o·ver·came [oh-ver-keym], /ˌoʊ vərˈkeɪm/, o·ver·come, o·ver·com·ing. to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat: to overcome the enemy. to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.); surmount: to overcome one's weaknesses. to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind, as does liquor, a drug, exertion, or emotion: I was overcome with grief. Archaic. to overspread or overrun. verb (used without object), o·ver·came [oh-ver-keym], /ˌoʊ vərˈkeɪm/, o·ver·come, o·ver·com·ing. to gain the victory; win; conquer: a plan to overcome by any means possible. Origin of overcome First recorded before 900; Middle English; Old English ofercuman. See over-, come SYNONYMS FOR overcome 1 vanquish. SEE SYNONYMS FOR overcome ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for overcome 1. See defeat. OTHER WORDS FROM overcome o·ver·com·er, nounun·o·ver·come, adjective Words nearby overcome overclothes, overcloud, overcoat, overcoating, overcoil, overcome, overcommit, overcompensate, overcompensation, overcomplex, overconfident Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for overcome Fortune recently spoke with Tedder to learn more about his new business venture, the lessons learned, the hurdles overcome, and plans for the next year. OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder on launching a hemp-infused sparkling water brand\|Rachel King\|August 24, 2020\|Fortune Public-health officials will also have to overcome reluctance by some Americans to get a shot. U.S. will conduct an unofficial dry run of a COVID-19 vaccine campaign this fall\|Claire Zillman, reporter\|August 19, 2020\|Fortune Joe knows what it’s like to struggle, which is why he gives his personal phone number to kids overcoming a stutter of their own. ‘He is clearly in over his head’: Read Michelle Obama’s full speech denouncing Donald Trump\|kdunn6\|August 18, 2020\|Fortune Now, scientists have pinpointed a compound emitted by congregating locusts that might explain how individuals of one widespread species overcome their innate aversion to socializing. A single molecule may entice normally solitary locusts to form massive swarms\|Jonathan Lambert\|August 12, 2020\|Science News In addition to that tension, the Jazz will also have to overcome the absence of Bojan Bogdanović, who is out for the restart after having surgery on his wrist. Who’s Who In The NBA Bubble: The Potential Party-Crashers\|Jared Dubin\|July 23, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight She fails to appreciate the congressional and constitutional obstacles Johnson had to overcome to win passage of the bill. Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’\|Gary May\|January 2, 2015\|DAILY BEAST She was separated from her colleagues after they were overcome by smoke and heat and ordered to withdraw. The Mystery Death Of A Female Firefighter\|Christopher Moraff\|December 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST To overcome these impediments, at least two tour operators bring visitors into the region. Egypt Ain’t The Only Pyramid Show In Town\|Nina Strochlic\|December 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST What kind of advice would you give to young women to overcome that glass ceiling? In All-Girls Schools, a Formula for Success\|Bobby Blanchard\|October 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And that suggests these attacks were such that the victims were driven to overcome the usual reluctance to file a report. The Math That Keeps Helping College Rapists\|Michael Daly\|October 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST It is not the persons who sin the least, but those who overcome the strongest temptations, who are the most virtuous. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864\|Various But I have wrestled with misfortune in vain; I have struggled with want, till want has overcome me. Bentley's Miscellany, Volume II\|Various Night and day he had been examining evidence, pondering the difficulties to be overcome, and the chances of success. The Catholic World, Vol. X, October 1869\|Various Some one suggested that he might have been overcome by fear, and might have hidden himself. Our Home in the Silver West\|Gordon Stables To overcome this I made several blades with teeth as shown in the sketch. The Boy Mechanic, Book 2\|Various British Dictionary definitions for overcome overcome / (ˌəʊvəˈkʌm) / verb -comes, -coming, -came or -come (tr) to get the better of in a conflict (tr; often passive) to render incapable or powerless by laughter, sorrow, exhaustion, etche was overcome by fumes (tr) to surmount (obstacles, objections, etc) (intr) to be victorious Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to overcome crush, overwhelm, win, reduce, overpower, weather, conquer, survive, surmount, stun, affected, beaten, defeated, buried, taken, overthrown, swamped, conquered, lick, render
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overcome

verb (used with object), o·ver·came [oh-ver-keym], /ˌoʊ vərˈkeɪm/, o·ver·come, o·ver·com·ing.

verb (used without object), o·ver·came [oh-ver-keym], /ˌoʊ vərˈkeɪm/, o·ver·come, o·ver·com·ing.

Origin of overcome

SYNONYMS FOR overcome

synonym study for overcome

OTHER WORDS FROM overcome

Words nearby overcome

Example sentences from the Web for overcome

British Dictionary definitions for overcome

verb -comes, -coming, -came or -come

Words related to overcome