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To overcome is to prevail in spite of adversity, to successfully solve a problem or defeat an opponent, or to be consumed with something. (verb)
- An example of overcome is when you are born in great poverty but become a millionaire.
- An example of overcome is when you are wrongly imprisoned and you overpower the guards and escape.
- An example of overcome is when you are consumed with happiness.
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