Overcome: meaning, definitions and examples

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overcome

[ ˌəʊvəˈkʌm ]

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in life

Succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty

Synonyms

beat, conquer, master, surmount

Examples of usage

she worked hard to overcome her shyness
he overcame a difficult childhood

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in sports

Defeat or gain control over (someone or something) by force

Synonyms

beat, defeat, triumph over, vanquish

Examples of usage

their team overcame the opposition

Translations

Translations of the word "overcome" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superar

🇮🇳 काबू पाना

🇩🇪 überwinden

🇮🇩 mengatasi

🇺🇦 подолати

🇵🇱 pokonać

🇯🇵 克服する (kokufuku suru)

🇫🇷 surmonter

🇪🇸 superar

🇹🇷 aşmak

🇰🇷 극복하다 (geukbokhada)

🇸🇦 تغلب على (taghallab 'ala)

🇨🇿 překonat

🇸🇰 prekonať

🇨🇳 克服 (kèfú)

🇸🇮 premagati

🇮🇸 yfirstíga

🇰🇿 жеңу (jeñu)

🇬🇪 დაძლევა (dazhleva)

🇦🇿 dəf etmək

🇲🇽 superar

Word origin

The word 'overcome' originated from the Old English word 'ofercuman', which meant 'to get the better of'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the idea of successfully dealing with challenges or obstacles. The concept of overcoming adversity has been a central theme in literature, philosophy, and human experience throughout history.