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overcome

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈkʌm]

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Learn how to use overcome in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “challenges”

(verb) to succeed in dealing with or defeating a problem, difficulty, or obstacle. It's like when you face a hard situation, and you find a way to deal with it and move forward.

Example

She was able to overcome her fear of swimming and now enjoys it every summer.

Example

He could not overcome his dislike for vegetables, so he missed out on many healthy meals.

Example

What challenges have you had to overcome in life?

Context: “emotions”

(verb) to control or manage strong feelings like sadness, anger, or anxiety. It means finding a way to not let those feelings take over you.

Example

After talking to her friend, she was able to overcome her sadness.

Example

He struggled to overcome his anger during the argument.

Example

How do you overcome stress when you have a lot of homework?

How to pronounce overcome

Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈkʌm]

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