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OVERCOMES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Overcomes.

Overcomes - 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

"She overcomes her fear of heights and climbs to the top of the mountain."
"He overcomes his shyness and gives a confident presentation."
"The team overcomes multiple challenges and wins the championship."
"The company overcomes financial difficulties and becomes profitable again."
"With determination, he overcomes the obstacles and finishes the race."
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Word Game Points

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

OVERCOMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is OVERCOMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overcomes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERCOMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is OVERCOMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overcomes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERCOMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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