overcome (/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/)
verb · Advanced · Common Verbs
🔊 /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.
Tags: success, emotion