overcome

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/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ English

Definitions

noun

The burden or recurring theme in a song.
A surplus.

verb

To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.“to overcome enemies in battle”
To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.“We shall overcome.”
To come or pass over; to spread over.“I was overcome with anger.”
To overflow; to surcharge.

Related words

Synonyms

surmount get over overpower swamped overwhelm defeat subdue overpowered vanquished defeated beaten whelm routed master weak powerless

Associated

adversity obstacles grief barriers shortcomings limitation limitations deficit obstacle emotion guilt difficulties

Rhymes

thrum glum bum succumb hum humdrum outcome plumb numb come

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