overcome

Meaning

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

to defeat or succeed in dealing with a problem; to conquer difficulties

to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; to defeat

Example Sentences

You can overcome procrastination with planning.

She worked hard to overcome her fear of public speaking.

She managed to overcome all the challenges in her career.

Example Expressions

overcome with emotion

Synonyms

conquer, defeat, surmount, triumph over, triumph, prevail, master

Entry 1

conquer, defeat, surmount, triumph over

Entry 2

defeat, conquer, surmount, triumph

Entry 3

conquer, defeat, prevail, master

Antonyms

surrender, fail, succumb, yield, submit

Entry 1

surrender, fail, succumb, yield

Entry 2

surrender, yield, succumb, submit

Entry 3

surrender, fail

Collocations

overcome obstacles, overcome fear, overcome difficulties, overcome challenges

Entry 2

overcome obstacles, overcome fear, overcome difficulties, overcome challenges

Entry 3

overcome fear, overcome difficulties, overcome obstacles, overcome challenges