overcome
🇺🇸
/ˌəʊvərˈkʌm/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
verb
B2
to successfully deal with a problem or difficulty
She worked hard to overcome her shyness and speak confidently in public.
C1
to defeat or win against someone
The team was able to overcome their opponents with strong teamwork.
C1
to be strongly affected by an emotion
He was overcome with joy when he heard the good news.
translation
to successfully deal with a problem or difficulty; to defeat or win against someone; to be strongly affected by an emotion
Word Forms
Past
overcame
Progressive
overcoming
3rd Present
overcomes