overcome — to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother finally overcame her smartphone addiction after accidentally ordering 50 pizzas on a food app.
- Students must overcome procrastination to succeed in their studies.
- The cat was overcome with curiosity when it saw the laser pointer for the first time.
overcome
VERB[/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/]
to succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem
She overcame her fear and gave the presentation.
She overcame every challenge that came her way. (OVER + COME = OVERCOME → come over a difficulty)
Overcome challenges to become someone extraordinary.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'overcuman', combining the prefix 'over-' (meaning excessively or above) with 'come' (from Proto-Germanic 'kumanan'). The word has been used since at least the 12th century to mean conquering or triumphing over something.
Breakdown
over- (above, excessively) + come (to move toward, arrive at) = overcome (to conquer or succeed in dealing with)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother finally overcame her smartphone addiction after accidentally ordering 50 pizzas on a food app.”
“Students must overcome procrastination to succeed in their studies.”
“The cat was overcome with curiosity when it saw the laser pointer for the first time.”
“With hard work and determination, she overcame all the obstacles in her career.”
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