Overcome

noun

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/

Word Frequency: 20.9

Definitions

1.nounThe burden or recurring theme in a song.

2.nounA surplus.

3.verbTo surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.

"to overcome enemies in battle"

4.verbTo win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.

"We shall overcome."

5.verbTo come or pass over; to spread over.

"I was overcome with anger."

6.verbTo overflow; to surcharge.

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