How to use overcome in a sentence To defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something To prevent someone from being… To get the better of in a struggle or conflict See examples of overcome used in a sentence. 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. To prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.) To overpower or overwhelm in body or mind Definition of overcome verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
To successfully deal with or gain control of (something difficult) Succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words Discover expressions like overcome disabilities, overcome obstacles, overcome the odds. 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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