Overcome Meaning in English
word
/ˈoʊvɝˌkəm/
OH-vur-kuhm
/ˌəʊvəkˈʌm/
oh-vuh-KUHM
Definition
To successfully deal with a problem, difficulty, fear, or bad feeling. It can also mean defeating someone or something in a struggle or contest.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used with challenges: 'overcome fear', 'overcome obstacles', 'overcome difficulties'. It sounds slightly more formal and stronger than 'deal with'. It can also appear in passive-like uses such as 'She was overcome with emotion', where it means a feeling became too strong.
Spanish: superar - vencerPortuguese (BR): superar - vencerPortuguese (PT): superar - vencerChinese (Simplified): 克服 - 战胜Chinese (Traditional): 克服 - 戰勝Hindi: काबू पाना - पार पानाArabic: يتغلب على - يتجاوزBengali: পরাজিত করা - কাটিয়ে ওঠা - অতিক্রম করাRussian: преодолеть - победитьJapanese: 克服する - 乗り越えるVietnamese: vượt qua - khắc phụcKorean: 극복하다 - 이겨내다Turkish: üstesinden gelmek - yenmekUrdu: قابو پانا - شکست دیناIndonesian: mengatasi - menaklukkan
Example Sentences
He overcame his fear of dogs.
basic
We can overcome this problem together.
basic
The team overcame a strong opponent.
basic
It took me years to overcome my self-doubt.
natural
She was overcome with emotion when she saw her son again.
natural
Sometimes the hardest part is believing you can overcome it at all.
natural