English

overcome

ˌoʊvərˈkʌm, ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʌm, ˌoʊvəɹˈkʌm, ˌəʊvəˈkʌm
Meaning: to succeed in dealing with a problem; to defeat
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʌm, ˌoʊvəɹˈkʌm, ˌəʊvəˈkʌm

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base overcome
3rd person singular present overcomes
Present participle overcoming
Past overcomed
Will future will overcome
Going-to future going to overcome
Imperative negative don't overcome / do not overcome

Example sentences

She worked hard to overcome her shyness.
She worked hard to overcome her shyness.
She worked hard to overcome the trauma of her past experiences.
She worked hard to overcome the trauma of her past experiences.

Usage Notes

Often used with abstract concepts like fear, difficulties, or obstacles. It can also mean to defeat an opponent in a competition.

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