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- [oh-ver-keym]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈkeɪm/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-keym]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈkeɪm/
Definitions of overcame word
- verb overcame simple past tense of overcome. 1
- verb with object overcame to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat: to overcome the enemy. 1
- verb with object overcame to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.); surmount: to overcome one's weaknesses. 1
- verb with object overcame to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind, as does liquor, a drug, exertion, or emotion: I was overcome with grief. 1
- verb with object overcame Archaic. to overspread or overrun. 1
- verb without object overcame to gain the victory; win; conquer: a plan to overcome by any means possible. 1
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Origin of overcame
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English ofercuman. See over-, come
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Parts of speech for Overcame
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overcame popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
overcame usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overcame
verb overcame
- overwhelmed — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
- incapacitated — unable to act, respond, or the like (often used euphemistically when one is busy or otherwise occupied): He can't come to the phone now—he's incapacitated.
- disabled — physically or mentally impaired, injured, or incapacitated.
- killed — Cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living thing).
- asphyxiated — Simple past tense and past participle of asphyxiate.
Antonyms for overcame
verb overcame
- yielded — to give forth or produce by a natural process or in return for cultivation: This farm yields enough fruit to meet all our needs.
- failed — unsuccessful; failed: a totally fail policy.
- forfeited — a fine; penalty.
- lost — no longer possessed or retained: lost friends.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
Top questions with overcame
- famous people who overcame adversity?
- people who overcame adversity?
- how i overcame depression?
- how i overcame anxiety?
- famous people who overcame obstacles in their life?
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