The meaning of OVERCOME is to get the better of : surmount. How to use overcome in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Overcome.

OVERCOME definition: to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat. See examples of overcome used in a sentence.

OVERCOME definition: 1. to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something: 2. to prevent someone from being…. Learn more.

1. to get the better of in a struggle or conflict. 2. to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.). 3. to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind: overcome by smoke.

to succeed in controlling:[~ + object] to overcome the temptation to smoke. to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind:[~ + object] The firefighters were overcome by smoke.

Jan 23, 2026 · (transitive) To recover from (a difficulty), to get over.

Overcome definition: To defeat (another) in competition or conflict.

overcome: To defeat (another) in competition or conflict.

Definition of overcome verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

He overcame [= conquered] his fear of heights and climbed the ladder. The people trapped in the burning building were overcome by the heat and smoke. The family was overcome [= …