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overcome definition

over·come (ō′vər kum′)

transitive verb overcame -·came′, overcome -·come′, overcoming -·com′·ing

  1. to get the better of in competition, struggle, etc.; conquer
  2. to master, prevail over, or surmount to overcome obstacles
  3. to make helpless; overpower or overwhelm overcome by pity

Etymology: ME ouercomen < OE ofercuman

intransitive verb

to be victorious; win

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