overcome · verb
Meanings and examples
To successfully deal with a problem, difficulty, or strong feeling.
She overcame her fear of public speaking through regular practice.
The team has overcome several technical problems since the project began.
Clear instructions can help learners overcome their initial uncertainty.
We are working together to overcome the barriers that prevent wider participation.
Forms
- overcome base form; past participle
- overcomes third-person singular present
- overcame past tense
- overcoming present participle