OVERCOME definition: to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat. See examples of overcome used in a sentence.

OVERCOME definition: 1. to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: 2. to prevent someone from being…. Learn more.

to succeed in controlling:[~ + object] to overcome the temptation to smoke. to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind:[~ + object] The firefighters were overcome by smoke.

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Definition of overcome. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

    OVERCOME meaning: 1 : to defeat (someone or something); 2 : to successfully deal with or gain control of (something difficult)

    Definition of overcome verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  • to get the better of in a struggle or conflict. 2. to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.). 3. to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind: overcome by smoke.
  • If you are overcome by a feeling or event, it is so strong or has such a strong effect that you cannot think clearly.

  • to get the better of in a struggle or conflict. 2. to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.). 3. to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind: overcome by smoke.
  • If you are overcome by a feeling or event, it is so strong or has such a strong effect that you cannot think clearly.

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