Meaning of "overcome" in the English dictionary

PRONUNCIATION OF OVERCOME

overcome  [ˌəʊvəˈkʌm]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERCOME

Overcome is a verb.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb overcome in English.

WHAT DOES OVERCOME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Definition of overcome in the English dictionary

The first definition of overcome in the dictionary is to get the better of in a conflict. Other definition of overcome is to render incapable or powerless by laughter, sorrow, exhaustion, etc. Overcome is also to surmount.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO OVERCOME

PRESENT

Present

I overcome

you overcome

he/she/it overcomes

we overcome

you overcome

they overcome

Present continuous

I am overcoming

you are overcoming

he/she/it is overcoming

we are overcoming

you are overcoming

they are overcoming

Present perfect

I have overcome

you have overcome

he/she/it has overcome

we have overcome

you have overcome

they have overcome

Present perfect continuous

I have been overcoming

you have been overcoming

he/she/it has been overcoming

we have been overcoming

you have been overcoming

they have been overcoming

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I overcame

you overcame

he/she/it overcame

we overcame

you overcame

they overcame

Past continuous

I was overcoming

you were overcoming

he/she/it was overcoming

we were overcoming

you were overcoming

they were overcoming

Past perfect

I had overcome

you had overcome

he/she/it had overcome

we had overcome

you had overcome

they had overcome

Past perfect continuous

I had been overcoming

you had been overcoming

he/she/it had been overcoming

we had been overcoming

you had been overcoming

they had been overcoming

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will overcome

you will overcome

he/she/it will overcome

we will overcome

you will overcome

they will overcome

Future continuous

I will be overcoming

you will be overcoming

he/she/it will be overcoming

we will be overcoming

you will be overcoming

they will be overcoming

Future perfect

I will have overcome

you will have overcome

he/she/it will have overcome

we will have overcome

you will have overcome

they will have overcome

Future perfect continuous

I will have been overcoming

you will have been overcoming

he/she/it will have been overcoming

we will have been overcoming

you will have been overcoming

they will have been overcoming

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would overcome

you would overcome

he/she/it would overcome

we would overcome

you would overcome

they would overcome

Conditional continuous

I would be overcoming

you would be overcoming

he/she/it would be overcoming

we would be overcoming

you would be overcoming

they would be overcoming

Conditional perfect

I would have overcome

you would have overcome

he/she/it would have overcome

we would have overcome

you would have overcome

they would have overcome

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been overcoming

you would have been overcoming

he/she/it would have been overcoming

we would have been overcoming

you would have been overcoming

they would have been overcoming

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you overcome
we let´s overcome
you overcome

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to overcome

Past participle

overcome

Present Participle

overcoming

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «OVERCOME»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «overcome» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of overcome

affect · beat · best · bowl over · choke · clobber · conquer · crush · curb · defeat · get the better of · lick · make mincemeat of · master · move · overpower · overthrow · overwhelm · quell · rise above · rout · stuff · subdue · subjugate · suppress · surmount · survive · tank · trounce · undo · vanquish · weather · worst

TRANSLATION OF OVERCOME

Find out the translation of overcome to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of overcome from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «overcome» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 战胜
• Translator English - Spanish: superar
• English: overcome
• Translator English - Hindi: उबरने
• Translator English - Arabic: يَتَغَلَّبُ عَلَى
• Translator English - Russian: преодолевать
• Translator English - Portuguese: superar
• Translator English - Bengali: পরাস্ত
• Translator English - French: surmonter
• Translator English - Malay: Mengatasi
• Translator English - German: überwinden
• Translator English - Japanese: 克服する
• Translator English - Korean: 극복하다
• Translator English - Javanese: Ngatasi
• Translator English - Vietnamese: đánh bại
• Translator English - Tamil: கடக்க
• Translator English - Marathi: मात
• Translator English - Turkish: üstesinden gelmek
• Translator English - Italian: superare
• Translator English - Polish: pokonać
• Translator English - Ukrainian: долати
• Translator English - Romanian: a depăși
• Translator English - Greek: υπερνικώ
• Translator English - Afrikaans: oorkom
• Translator English - Swedish: besegra
• Translator English - Norwegian: overvinne

10 QUOTES WITH «OVERCOME»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word overcome.

1

James Randolph Adams

Great designers seldom make great advertising men, because they get overcome by the beauty of the picture - and forget that merchandise must be sold.

2

Gillian Anderson

I truly believe that we can overcome any hurdle that lies before us and create the life we want to live. I have seen it happen time and time again.

3

Criss Angel

I have mentally overcome situations most of you would be terrified to ever attempt: heights, fire, needles, spiders, snakes, angry monkeys, being shot, being hit by a car, going blind - you name it, I have been in a situation where I have had to mentally overcome my inherent fears to do my job.

4

Devon Aoki

In modeling, my height was a big challenge to overcome, because I was pretty much the shortest girl on the runway whenever I was doing the catwalk. The clothes didn't fit and the shoes didn't fit. It was an issue, but luckily, it didn't prevent me from working.

5

Anne F. Beiler

To overcome adverse circumstances, you have to learn to overcome your own hang-ups, values, and idiosyncrasies in order to value other people, cultures, and ideas.

6

Barry Bonds

But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.

7

Georg Brandes

I was not afraid of what I did not like. To overcome dislike of a thing often satisfied one's feeling of honour.

8

Brendon Burchard

Even if you overcome a tremendous challenge and feel the personal victory, it's simply not powerful enough. It may activate your left brain, which says, 'I have achieved,' but it will not activate your more social right brain, which desperately desires to say, 'Look, Ma, I did it!'

9

Laura Bush

We can overcome evil with greater good.

10

Susan Cain

I think the shyness one feels in childhood is often overcome with time. There are children who hide behind their parents' legs, but you don't see grown-ups hiding behind people. It just doesn't happen. I mean, not that often. People develop social skills over time.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERCOME»

Discover the use of overcome in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overcome and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

How to Overcome Premature Ejaculation

How to Overcome Premature Ejaculation discusses male sexual response and the cause of its disorders, and provides advice on leading a more normal sex life.

Helen Singer Kaplan, 2013

Run to Overcome: The Inspiring Story of an American ...

Run to Overcome tells the inspirational story of a man who discovered the real meaning of victory, and who embodies the American spirit of overcoming the odds.

Meb Keflezighi, 2010

Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the ...

In Immunity to Change, authors Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey show how our individual beliefs--along with the collective mind-sets in our organizations--combine to create a natural but powerful immunity to change.

Robert Kegan, Lisa Laskow Lahey, 2013

Helping Your Child Overcome Separation Anxiety Or School ...

Helps parents decide when a child's reluctance to leave them, and in particular a refusal to go to school, goes beyond normal separation anxiety, and suggests ways to help children develop the power to cope with the problem.

Andrew R. Eisen, Linda B. Engler, 2006

How to Overcome Fear: and Live Your Life to the Fullest

Large or small, the things we fear may seem insurmountable, but they're not. How to Overcome Fear teaches you that the closer you get to your fears, the more you understand them and the more easily you can defeat them.

Marcos Witt, 2007

We Shall Overcome: The History of the American Civil Rights ...

Uses the words of spirituals and other music of the time to frame a discussion of the civil rights movement in the United States, focusing on specific people, incidents, and court cases.

Reggie Finlayson, 2003

Dr. Seth's Love Prescription: Overcome Relationship ...

Noted psychologist Seth Meyers, PsyD--aka Dr. Seth--has developed a foolproof four-step cure for Relationship Repetition Syndrome (RRS). With this book, you can avoid making the same mistakes in your love life over and over again.

Dr Seth Meyers, 2010

How to Overcome Fear

Fear is one of the biggest enemies and most common negative emotions felt by humans. This book helps you to understand the causes of fear and guides you to overcome it to enjoy your life fully.

M.K. Gupta, 1996

Helping Students Overcome Depression and Anxiety, Second ...

A Practical Guide Kenneth W. Merrell. The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series Kenneth W. Merrell, Series Editor Books in this series address the complex academic, behavioral, and social–emotional needs of children and ...

Kenneth W. Merrell, 2013

Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions

Once considered almost untreatable, OCD is now known to be a highly treatable disorder using behavior therapy. In this newly revised edition of Stop Obsessing! Drs.

Edna B. Foa, Reid Wilson, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERCOME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overcome is used in the context of the following news items.

Tampa Bay Rays can't overcome Chris Davis' grand slam in loss to …

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Erasmo Ramirez of the Tampa Bay Rays had his first bad inning in almost two months, and Chris Davis made ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»

MCC board mulls tax hike to overcome state funding cuts

McLennan Community College officials say a property tax increase is needed to overcome steep cuts in state appropriations for the upcoming ... «Waco Tribune-Herald, Jul 15»

MPs say will continue to walk the ground and overcome challenges

Member of Parliament for Chua Chu Kang Alex Yam says the new Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC will help to meet the challenges of population ... «Channel News Asia, Jul 15»

Stressful, but can be overcome

Bankruptcy can be a stressful time, but it can be overcome, said a former bankrupt who wanted to be known only as George, 63. He was ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»

GG says enough Good people in Jamaica to overcome bad

Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen emphasisses that the barriers that divide Jamaicans must be broken down and efforts made to restore the ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»

Canberra overcome Panthers in Penrith try-fest

share. AAP. Source: Canberra have overcome a couple of dubious video refereeing decisions to defeat Penrith 34-24 in a 10-try NRL thriller at Pepper Stadium. «TVNZ, Jul 15»

Revenge is sweet as Adams, Fauble overcome semifinal nemesis

The doubles team earned a rematch with Ryan Schnack and Curtis Fauble -- Andrew's father -- in the semifinals of the men's open division of ... «Quincy Herald Whig, Jul 15»

Murray's Britt trying to overcome long odds

"He's overcome a ton of adversity," Speed said. "When I went to him last year, I told him 'we can turn this around if you're willing to work hard.'". «Paducah Sun, Jul 15»

Eagleville must overcome youth, inexperience in 2015

"I see a lot of youth and inexperience," said eighth-year head coach Steve Carson. "It's going to be a work in progress. We're going to have a lot ... «Murfreesboro Post, Jul 15»

Nicky English: Better players of Waterford should overcome Dublin's …

Waterford were having a superb year, arriving into a Munster final on a high, until all of a sudden they were beaten twice in three days. «Irish Times, Jul 15»