over·come
Pronounced:
/ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
over·comes; over·came /-ˈkeɪm/ over·come; over·com·ing Meaning:
[+ obj] 1 : to defeat (someone or something) ▪ After a tough battle, they overcame the enemy.
2 : to successfully deal with or gain control of (something difficult) ▪ a story about overcoming adversity ▪ She overcame a leg injury and is back running again. ▪ He overcame [=conquered] his fear of heights and climbed the ladder.
3 : to affect (someone) very strongly or severely —usually used as (be) overcome ▪ The people trapped in the burning building were overcome by the heat and smoke. ▪ The family was overcome [=overwhelmed] by grief.
2 : to successfully deal with or gain control of (something difficult) ▪ a story about overcoming adversity ▪ She overcame a leg injury and is back running again. ▪ He overcame [=conquered] his fear of heights and climbed the ladder.
3 : to affect (someone) very strongly or severely —usually used as (be) overcome ▪ The people trapped in the burning building were overcome by the heat and smoke. ▪ The family was overcome [=overwhelmed] by grief.