overcome
/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/
o · ver · come
ˌoʊ · vər · ˈkʌm
English Definition
v. to successfully deal with a problem
Significado en Español
superar, vencer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vượt qua, khắc phục
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “overcome”:
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A
conquer
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B
surrender
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C
yield
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D
succumb
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A — conquer.
“overcome” means v. to successfully deal with a problem
Common questions about “overcome”
What does “overcome” mean?
overcome — v. to successfully deal with a problem. In Chinese: 克服，战胜.
How do you pronounce “overcome”?
overcome is pronounced /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · ver · come.
Is “overcome” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. overcome appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
