overcame

VERB

beat, defeat

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conquer crush overpower overwhelm reduce stun surmount survive weather win

STRONG

best down drown hurdle lick master outlive overthrow prevail prostrate render shock subdue subjugate throw vanquish whelm worst

WEAK

be victorious come out on top get around get the better of knock over knock socks off rise above triumph over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit lose surrender yield

STRONG

help

WEAK

give in

Example Sentences

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overcame

He says what's striking about Aberdeen is its joined-up approach, and the fact people "rolled up their sleeves" and overcame differences.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Back-to-back playoff appearances suggested there was more to come—especially considering the rash of injuries the team overcame last season.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

The total overcame the milestone set by “The Studio” with its 13 wins last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

The Texas Longhorns overcame a 20-point deficit after ESPN’s win probability metric gave the team a 1.9% chance of winning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

Pilar overcame the disgust that her miserable fate inspired in her.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez