How to Use "Overcome" with Example Sentences

overcome (v): to defeat something; to be strongly affected by something

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Used with verbs:

"I managed to overcome my issues."
(managed, tried, attempted, be+ able)

"She helped me overcome my problems."
(helped)

Used with nouns:

"Sleep overcame him finally."
(sleep)

"She overcame her fears."
(fears, problems, difficulties, handicap, weakness)

"I overcame the obstacles."
(obstacles, odds, opposition)

"He overcame temptation."
(temptation, prejudice, adversity)

"We overcame our challenges."
(challenges)

Used with adverbs:

"I completely overcame my fear of heights."
(completely, suddenly, eventually, finally, successfully, gradually)

"She easily overcame her obstacles."
(easily)

"He was almost overcome with smoke."
(almost, nearly)

"She was completely overcome with joy."
(completely, quite)

Used with prepositions:

"I was overcome with emotion."
(with, by)