overcome (Meaning)
overcome (v)
win a victory over
get on top of; deal with successfully
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome
overcome (p. p.)
of Overcome
overcome (v. t.)
To get the better of; to surmount; to conquer; to subdue; as, to overcome enemies in battle.
To overflow; to surcharge.
To come or pass over; to spreads over.
overcome (v. i.)
To gain the superiority; to be victorious.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overcome
Synonyms:
- blow out
- thrash
- snow under
- cap
- outshine
- outstrip
- pip
- cream
- overpower
- outdistance
- finish
- better
- flourish
- exceed
- knock over
- nose out
- overthrow
- drub
- top
- knock for a loop
- trounce
- break
- shellac
- vanquish
- sweep
- whip
- upset
- unseat
- edge (out)
- subjugate
- excel
- eclipse
- slaughter
- transcend
- wax
- smoke
- crush
- outdo
- bomb
- flatten
- annihilate
- blow away
- clobber
- score
- wallop
- skin
- rout
- skunk
Antonyms:
overcome Sentence Examples
- The athlete overcame adversity to win the race.
- The student overcame the challenge of the difficult test.
- The firefighter overcame the flames to save the trapped family.
- The doctor overcame the disease with a groundbreaking treatment.
- The musician overcame stage fright to perform a captivating concert.
- The explorer overcame the treacherous terrain to reach the summit.
- The researcher overcame countless obstacles to achieve a breakthrough discovery.
- The entrepreneur overcame setbacks to build a successful business.
- The survivor overcame the horrors of war to rebuild their life.
- The community overcame prejudice to create a more inclusive environment.
FAQs About the word overcome
win a victory over, get on top of; deal with successfully, overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli, overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of t
master, worst, surmount, get, beat, conquer, best, take, stop, subdue
lose (to), fall,lose (to), fall, go down, collapse, fail, go under, collapse, fail
The athlete overcame adversity to win the race.
The student overcame the challenge of the difficult test.
The firefighter overcame the flames to save the trapped family.
The doctor overcame the disease with a groundbreaking treatment.
