overcome

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

Translations

overcomeverb
overcame
Past Simple
overcome
Past Participle
overcoming
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/
She managed to overcome her fear of heights.
Она смогла преодолеть свой страх высоты.
He had to overcome many obstacles to achieve success.
Ему пришлось побороть множество препятствий, чтобы добиться успеха.
They worked hard to overcome the challenges they faced.
Они усердно работали, чтобы одолеть трудности, с которыми столкнулись.
Additional translations
взять верх
одолеть себя
Synonyms
Antonyms
overcomepast participle
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
US
/ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/
Used attributively/predicatively to describe someone or something that has been overwhelmed by emotion, tiredness, etc.

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.