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How to Use "Overcome" with Example Sentences
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overcome
(v):
to defeat something; to be strongly affected by something
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Used with verbs:
"
I
managed
to
overcome
my issues.
"
(managed, tried, attempted, be+ able)
"
She
helped
me
overcome
my problems.
"
(helped)
Used with nouns:
"
Sleep
overcame
him finally.
"
(sleep)
"
She
overcame
her
fears
.
"
(fears, problems, difficulties, handicap, weakness)
"
I
overcame
the
obstacles
.
"
(obstacles, odds, opposition)
"
He
overcame
temptation
.
"
(temptation, prejudice, adversity)
"
We
overcame
our
challenges
.
"
(challenges)
Used with adverbs:
"
I
completely
overcame
my fear of heights.
"
(completely, suddenly, eventually, finally, successfully, gradually)
"
She
easily
overcame
her obstacles.
"
(easily)
"
He was
almost
overcome
with smoke.
"
(almost, nearly)
"
She was
completely
overcome
with joy.
"
(completely, quite)
Used with prepositions:
"
I was
overcome
with
emotion.
"
(with, by)
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