Definitions

1. verb

to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; to feel or show a strong emotion such as fear, anger, or sadness, and be able to control it

“She had to overcome her fear of public speaking to give a presentation to her colleagues.”

2. verb

to defeat or gain the upper hand over someone or something

“The team managed to overcome their opponents in the final match.”

3. noun

a difficulty or problem that one has to deal with

“Overcoming poverty is a major challenge in many developing countries.”

4. noun

a feeling of strong emotion, especially fear or anger

“The excitement of the crowd was an overwhelming feeling that was hard to overcome.”