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overcome

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

Translations

overcomeverb
overcame
Past Simple
overcome
Past Participle
overcoming
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/
surmonterSe dit d’une difficulté, d’un problème ou d’un obstacle.
She worked hard to overcome her fear of public speaking.
Elle a beaucoup travaillé pour surmonter sa peur de parler en public.
vaincreS’emploie surtout pour vaincre un adversaire, un rival ou un obstacle.
The team managed to overcome their rivals in the final match.
L’équipe a réussi à vaincre ses rivaux lors du match final.
Additional translations
submergerAu sens passif : être envahi ou submergé par une émotion forte.
Synonyms
overpower
master
prevail over
surmount
defeat
conquer
triumph over
subdue
Antonyms
succumb
give in
yield
overcomepast participle
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
US
/ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/
Used attributively/predicatively to describe someone or something that has been overwhelmed by emotion, tiredness, etc.
accabléSe dit surtout d’une personne fortement touchée par une émotion, en particulier la peine.
She was overcome with grief after hearing the news.
Elle était accablée de chagrin après avoir appris la nouvelle.
Additional translations
submergéS’emploie pour une personne envahie par une émotion ou une sensation intense.
Synonyms
overmatched
triumphed
subdued
vanquished
conquered
defeated
overpowered
overwhelmed

Definitions

overcomeverb
To successfully deal with or gain control over a problem or difficulty.
She worked hard to overcome her fear of public speaking.
To defeat or prevail over an opponent or obstacle.
The team managed to overcome their rivals in the final match.
To be overwhelmed or overpowered by a strong emotion or sensation.
He was overcome with joy when he heard the good news.
overcomepast participle
Overwhelmed or deeply affected by a particular emotion, condition, or influence.
She was overcome with grief after hearing the news.
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