The meaning of OVERCOME is to get the better of : surmount. How to use overcome in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Overcome.

OVERCOME meaning: 1. to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: 2. to prevent someone from being…. Learn more.

OVERCOME definition: to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat. See examples of overcome used in a sentence.

Definition of overcome verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To defeat in competition or conflict: overcame the opposing team in the last quarter.

to succeed in controlling:[~ + object] to overcome the temptation to smoke. to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind:[~ + object] The firefighters were overcome by smoke. o•ver•come (ō′vər kum′), v., …

He overcame [= conquered] his fear of heights and climbed the ladder. The people trapped in the burning building were overcome by the heat and smoke. The family was overcome [= overwhelmed] …

overcome meaning, definition, what is overcome: to successfully control a feeling or pro...: Learn more.

overcoming definition: succeeding in dealing with a problem or difficulty. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.

OVERCOMING definition: 1. present participle of overcome 2. present participle of overcome. Learn more.