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OVERCAME

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Overcame.

How to pronounce overcame:

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Overcame - as a verb

Win a victory over

Example: "You must overcome all difficulties"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defeatget the better of
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get on top of; deal with successfully

Example: "He overcame his shyness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get overmastersubduesurmount
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beatbeat outcrushshelltrouncevanquish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overpowerovertakeoverwhelmsweep overwhelm
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome

Example: "Heart disease can get the best of us"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get the besthave the best

Example Sentences

"He overcame his fear of heights and went skydiving."
"She overcame her shyness and spoke confidently in front of the crowd."
"The team overcame many obstacles to win the championship."
"They overcame their differences and became best friends."
"He overcame his addiction through therapy and support."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERCAME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overcame is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERCAME has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is OVERCAME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overcame is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERCAME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is OVERCAME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overcame is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERCAME has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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