overcame

Meanings

• verb

  to defeat or conquer (an obstacle or hardship)

  - "After a long illness, she finally overcame her fear of doctors."
  - "The team overcame a series of injuries to win the championship."

• verb

  to surpass or go beyond (a limit or level)

  - "The new technology overcame the previous limitations of computing power."
  - "He overcame his personal best time in the marathon."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌəʊvəˈkeɪm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overcame
come , groom , room

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Variants

List of all variants of overcame that leads to same result
overcame , overcome , overcomes , overcoming

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Etymology

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Old English uferan, from ofer (over) + witan (to know). The meaning 'to surpass' is from Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'overcome' is related to the word 'combat', which comes from the Latin word combatre, meaning 'to fight together'.

2. In the Bible, the phrase 'overcome the world' is used in the Book of John to describe the Christian's struggle against sin and temptation.

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Related Concepts

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1. perseverance: The ability to continue in the face of difficulty or adversity.

2. resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficult conditions.

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Culture

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The term 'overcome' is often used in inspirational and motivational contexts to describe the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. It is a common theme in literature, particularly in novels and poetry.

How to Memorize "overcame"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself overcoming an obstacle, such as climbing a mountain or crossing a finish line.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overcome' with words like 'triumph', 'victory', and 'success'.
   - Think of a time when you overcame a challenge and use that experience to remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Overcome = Over Power Come Easy' to remember the meaning 'to defeat or conquer'.

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