OVERCOME


Meaning of OVERCOME in English

verb

1.

to get the better of

overcome a bad habit

Synonyms: conquer, down, hurdle, lick, master, surmount, throw; compare conquer 2

Related Word: beat, defeat; outlive, prevail

Contrasted words: adopt, embrace, take up; indulge

2.

Synonyms: conquer 2, best, master, prevail, triumph

3.

Synonyms: overwhelm 4, drown, knock over, overpower, prostrate, whelm

4.

Synonyms: win 1, beat, prevail, triumph

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