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over·come (ō′vər kum′)

transitive verb -·came′, -·come′, -·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

overcome Synonyms

overcome

modif.

  1. Beaten

    conquered, overwhelmed, overthrown; see beaten 1.

  2. Seized

    apprehended, appropriated, pre-empted; see captured 1, held.

overcome Synonyms

overcome

v.

overwhelm, subdue, master, surmount; see defeat 1, 2, succeed 1, win 1. See syn. study at defeat.

overcome Usage Examples

Object

  • obstacle: I want to hear from you about how we can overcome these obstacles.
  • barrier: Help students to revise their goals / learning plan to overcome barriers.
  • hurdle: However, once you overcome these hurdles, the software is a very pleasant to use.
  • limitation: Solving the inability Most new file systems have widened their number of bits for some fields, in order to overcome previous limitations.
  • difficulty: The garden was laid out to overcome the difficulties of the local climate with its strong winds laden with salt.
  • adversity: According to producer, Michael Shane: " Bethany is a shining light with a great, compelling story of overcoming adversity.

Subject

  • fume: The men in question, who with others were taking part in the operation, were overcome by the fumes.
  • gas: Remove anyone overcome by the gas immediately and give the person artificial respiration.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • inherent: The NGOs may well prove invaluable in overcoming the limitations inherent in international organizations that are comprised of sovereign states.

Adjective complement

  • evil: His legend is deeply concerned with the power of chastity to overcome evil, yet he is also a strong symbol of fertility.

Modifying Another Word

  • partially: As the interdisciplinary meeting ground evolves and expands, these difficulties are partially overcome.

Used with why or when

  • whatever: She has a natural ability to communicate with everybody and has a passion for helping others overcome whatever obstacles they may have.
  • when: Let us be consciously aware of the bigger picture but yet mindful that we can overcome when we are united.

Preposition: with

  • grief: The dog was so overcome with grief and woe that he left the hole as a reminder to all.
  • remorse: Miles confessed that he had taken the hat with the intention of keeping it, but had been overcome with remorse.
  • emotion: Overcome with emotion, the man thanked the soldier, promising to hang the picture above the fireplace.
  • patience: It is rare that serious laryngospasm can not be overcome with patience, CPAP, 100 % oxygen and correct positioning.
  • joy: If it is a boy ( as I'm praying it will be ) Father will be quite overcome with joy.

Preposition: by

  • fume: The men in question, who with others were taking part in the operation, were overcome by the fumes.
  • gas: Remove anyone overcome by the gas immediately and give the person artificial respiration.