Overcome
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verb
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verb
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(As a verb)
Overcome ( verb )
- To defeat or gain control of (a problem, difficulty, or opponent).
- To be able to deal with or overcome (a feeling or problem) by exerting effort.
Origin:
Middle english: from old english ofercuman, from ofer- "over" + cuman "come".
Examples:
- He overcame the difficult challenge.
- They overcame their fear of heights.
- She overcame her addiction with the help of therapy.
- He overcame the obstacles and achieved his goal.
- They overcame the competition and won the tournament.
(As a verb)
Overcome ( verb )
- To defeat or gain control of (a problem, difficulty, or opponent).
- To be able to deal with or overcome (a feeling or problem) by exerting effort.
Origin:
Middle english: from old english ofercuman, from ofer- "over" + cuman "come".
Examples:
- He overcame the difficult challenge.
- They overcame their fear of heights.
- She overcame her addiction with the help of therapy.
- He overcame the obstacles and achieved his goal.
- They overcame the competition and won the tournament.