overcome — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

overcome (/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/)

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🔊 /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/

Meaning

Meaning: beat a difficulty

To successfully deal with or control a problem, feeling, or difficulty.

Examples

🗣 With great determination, she managed to overcome her deep fear of public speaking.

Etymology

From Old English ‘ofercuman’ (to come upon, overpower), from ‘over’ and ‘come’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for defeating obstacles, fears, and difficult situations.

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Tags: success, emotion

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