Synonyms for

Overcame

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˈkeɪm / Another word for overcame — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty

Synonyms & similar words

subdue sweepover overwhelm havethebest defeat getover overcome master whelm surmount getthebest overpower overtake getthebetterof conquer defeat surmount master prevail triumph subdue beat vanquish outdo outlast outmaneuver outsmart outwit survive endure weather withstand

Synonyms by register

Formal

conquered vanquished subdued mastered

Informal

beat got past got over licked

Literary

bested triumphed over

Antonyms

yielded succumbed capitulated surrendered submitted acquiesced

Common collocations

  • overcame obstacles
  • overcame challenges
  • overcame difficulties
  • overcame adversity
  • overcame fear
  • overcame resistance
  • overcame the odds

Word family

noun overcoming
verb overcome
adjective overcome

Usage note

The past tense of 'overcome' is 'overcame'. It implies successfully dealing with or getting the better of a problem or difficulty.

Example sentences

  1. He overcame his fear of the dark by sleeping with a night light.
  2. She overcame her shyness and made new friends.
  3. The team overcame a big deficit to win the game.
  4. He overcame many obstacles to become a successful businessman.
  5. She overcame the language barrier by studying hard.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison

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