Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overcame
verb
/ˌoʊ.vərˈkeɪm/
Definition
To succeed in dealing with or mastering a difficult situation.
Examples
- She overcame her fears and spoke in front of the large audience.
- After months of hard work, he finally overcame his obstacles and achieved his goal.
- The team overcame their initial setbacks and went on to win the championship.
Meaning
Overcame is the past tense of the verb ‘overcome’, which means to conquer or prevail over something that presents a challenge.
Synonyms
- conquered
- defeated
- surmounted
- vanquished
- mastered
