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IELTS word

overcome

/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/verb

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English definition

to succeed despite a difficult problem

Common phrases / collocations

  1. overcome difficulties
  2. overcome fear
  3. overcome a problem

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The athlete overcame obstacles to finish the race.

  2. 2.

    She overcame her fear of water.

  3. 3.

    The team overcame many setbacks.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A wheelchair athlete crosses the finish line after navigating an uneven outdoor race course.
to succeed despite a difficult problem
1course is difficult
2athlete finishes
course is difficult→athlete finishes