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over·come (ō′vər kum′)
transitive verb overcame -·came′, overcome -·come′, overcoming -·com′·ing
- to get the better of in competition, struggle, etc.; conquer
- to master, prevail over, or surmount to overcome obstacles
- to make helpless; overpower or overwhelm overcome by pity
Etymology: ME ouercomen < OE ofercuman
intransitive verb
to be victorious; win
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