overcame

/ˈoʊvərˌkeɪm/

Definitions

1. verb

to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty

“She had to work hard to overcome her fear of public speaking.”

2. verb

to achieve or surpass something

“The team overcame their opponents’ strong defense to win the game.”

3. noun

a person or thing that has succeeded in dealing with a problem or difficulty

“The man who overcame his addiction is now a motivational speaker.”

Synonyms

  • conquered
  • defeated
  • overpowered
  • prevailed

Antonyms

  • failed
  • succumbed
  • yielded