Meaning & use

overcome

verb·Academic

To successfully deal with or gain control over a problem or difficulty.

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She overcame her fear of public speaking after months of practice.

The team overcame a ten-point deficit to win in the final seconds.

A note on using this word

Overcome takes a direct object, as in 'overcome an obstacle,' and should not be confused with the more casual 'get over.'

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