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| o·ver·come [ vər kúm ] (past o·ver·came [ vər káym ], past participle o·ver·come, present participle o·ver·com·ing, 3rd person present singular o·ver·comes) |
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1. transitive verb conquer problem: to struggle successfully against a difficulty or disadvantage
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2. transitive verb make somebody helpless: to make somebody incapacitated or helpless, or break down somebody's normal self-control
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usually passive
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3. transitive and intransitive verb defeat somebody: to defeat somebody or something, especially in a conflict or competition
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4. intransitive verb win despite obstacles: to win or be successful, especially in spite of obstacles
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