overcome

Word parts

over- + come

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

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Verb

Plain form overcome

Third-person singular overcomes

Past tense overcame

Past participle overcome

Present participle overcoming

1. To overwhelm, especially with emotion.

   I was overcome with anger.

2. To surmount.

   She overcame all obstacles.

3. To win a battle or other contest.

   We will overcome our enemies.

4. The past participle of overcome.