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overcome

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/

noun

Meaning

  • The burden or recurring theme in a song.

  • A surplus.

verb

Meaning

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

    "to overcome enemies in battle"

  • To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.

    "We shall overcome."

  • To come or pass over; to spread over.

    "I was overcome with anger."

  • To overflow; to surcharge.