overcome
gb/ˈoʊvɚkˌʌm/ us/ˈoʊvɚkˌʌm/
B1
English
~ 2600
leküzd, megbirkózik, legyőz, eluralkodik rajta, elönt, majd meghal, megrészegült, felemészt, hatalmába kerít, legyűr, mámoros
VERB
B1
1
leküzd
B2
megbirkózik
B2
Usage pattern:
to overcome [a problem/difficulty/challenge]
She worked hard to overcome her fear of public speaking.
Sokat dolgozott azon, hogy leküzdje a félelmét attól, hogy közönség előtt beszéljen.
They managed to overcome many obstacles to finish the project on time.
Sok akadályt sikerült leküzdeniük, hogy időben befejezzék a projektet.
With determination, he overcame his financial troubles.
We can overcome this challenge if we work together.
He overcame his injury and returned to the team.
Learner examples
I want to overcome my fear of flying.
Szeretném leküzdeni a repüléstől való félelmemet.
He overcame the problem with help from his friends.
A barátai segítségével sikerült megbirkóznia a problémával.
We can overcome the difficulty together.
She overcame her shyness at school.
They overcame the hard test.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'overcome' with 'come over', which has a completely different meaning related to visiting.
Meaning
Succeed in dealing with a problem
Collocations
overcome obstacles
|overcome difficulties
|overcome adversity
|overcome a problem
|overcome resistance
Synonyms
conquer (Implies complete victory over something challenging.)
|
defeat (Often used for opponents but can apply to problems.)
Antonyms
succumb (Means to fail to resist something negative, the opposite of overcoming it.)
Themes
personal development
|daily life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|work
|education
Definition
To win against a problem or difficulty.
To successfully deal with and control a problem, difficulty, or obstacle.
VERB
B1
2
legyőz
B1
Usage pattern:
to overcome [an enemy/opponent]
The team overcame their rivals in the final match.
A csapat legyőzte riválisait a döntőben.
The army overcame the invading forces after a long battle.
A hadsereg hosszú csata után legyőzte a betörő csapatokat.
She overcame her opponent in the second round.
Learner examples
Our team overcame the other team.
A csapatunk legyőzte a másik csapatot.
He overcame his opponent in the game.
Legyőzte az ellenfelét a játékban.
They overcame the enemy quickly.
Meaning
Defeat an opponent or enemy
Collocations
overcome the enemy
|overcome opposition
|overcome an opponent
Synonyms
beat (Informal; often used in sports and games.)
|
triumph over (More formal or literary, stresses victory.)
Antonyms
lose to (Means to be defeated by someone.)
Themes
sports
|conflict
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To win against another person or group in a fight or competition.
To overpower and defeat an opponent or enemy in a struggle or contest.
VERB
B2
3
Usage pattern:
to be overcome by/with [emotion/feeling]
She was overcome with joy when she heard the news.
Elöntötte az öröm, amikor meghallotta a hírt.
He was overcome by heat and fainted.
A hőség legyűrte, és elájult.
I was overcome with sadness at the sight.
Learner examples
I was overcome with happiness.
Elöntött a boldogság.
He was overcome by fear.
Elöntötte a félelem.
She was overcome with tiredness.
Meaning
Be strongly affected by something
Collocations
be overcome with emotion
|be overcome by fear
|be overcome with joy
Synonyms
overwhelm (Covers both emotional and physical overpowering, often interchangeable.)
Antonyms
resist (Means to control oneself against strong feelings.)
Themes
emotions
Definition
To feel something so strongly that you cannot control yourself.
To be strongly affected, overwhelmed, or taken over by an emotion, feeling, or physical condition.
Grammar
Dictionary form
overcome
IPA
GB/ˈoʊvɚkˌʌm/
US/ˈoʊvɚkˌʌm/
Syllables & stress
over - come (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (over)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: overcome
- 3rd Person Singular: over-comes, overcomes
- Present Participle: over-coming, overcoming
- Past: over-came, overcame
- Past Participle: over-came, overcome
Word family
Forms
over-comes
verb
overcomes
verb
over-coming
verb
overcoming
verb
over-came
verb
overcame
verb
Related words
overcomer
noun
Highlights
- Irregular past: over-came, overcame Verb
- Irregular past participle: over-came, overcome Verb
Expressions
be overcome by fear
1/bˈi ˈoʊvɚkˌʌm bˈaɪ fˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Strongly affected by fear
To feel fear so strongly that it controls you.
Examples
- The hikers were overcome by fear when they saw the bear.
- He was overcome by fear and could not speak.
overcome with emotion
1/ˈoʊvɚkˌʌm wˈɪθ ɪmˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
Strongly affected by emotion
To feel an emotion so strongly that it is hard to control yourself.
Examples
- She was overcome with emotion during her wedding vows.
- He stood overcome with emotion as he accepted the award.