overcome
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm//ˌoʊvəɹˈkʌm/
noun
- 1
The burden or recurring theme in a song.
- 2
A surplus.
verb
- 1
To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
“to overcome enemies in battle”
- 2
To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.
“We shall overcome.”
- 3
To come or pass over; to spread over.
“I was overcome with anger.”
- 4
To overflow; to surcharge.
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