1. past tense of overcome; succeeded in dealing with or controlling a problem or difficulty
Usage: past tense form
2. past tense of overcome; defeated or overpowered someone or something
Usage: past tense form

Examples

• She overcame her fear of public speaking through practice.
• The team overcame a 20-point deficit to win the game.
• He overcame many obstacles to achieve his dream.
• The firefighters overcame the blaze after hours of effort.
• They overcame their differences and became friends.
• The student overcame her learning difficulties with extra help.