overcome problems

Meaning

1. 1phrasetransitive

   to successfully deal with and solve problems that are stopping you

   Grammar: Takes an object: overcome problems. The object is usually plural or uncountable.

   Patterns

   • overcome problems
   • overcome a problem
   • overcome problems with something

   The company had to overcome problems with its supply chain.

   She overcame many problems to finish her degree.

   With hard work, they overcame the problems in their marriage.

Common combinations

overcome a problem

We need to overcome a problem with the software.

overcome difficulties

He overcame difficulties in his childhood.

overcome obstacles

The team overcame obstacles to win the championship.

overcome fears

She overcame her fears and gave a speech.

Synonyms and how they differ

solve

Use 'solve' for finding an answer to a puzzle or equation; use 'overcome' for dealing with a difficulty or obstacle.

get over

More informal; often used for emotional or health problems, e.g., get over an illness.

deal with

Focuses on handling a situation, not necessarily solving it completely.

Practice

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