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Uncommonovercame
The correct spelling is overcame.
How to pronounce overcame
/ˌəʊvəˈkeɪm/
verbIPA: /ˌəʊvəˈkeɪm/
Say it like: Ove-rca-me
The correct spelling is overcame. To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of. For example: "to overcome enemies in battle"
Usage Examples
“to overcome enemies in battle”
“We shall overcome.”
“I was overcome with anger.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
- 2.To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.
- 3.To come or pass over; to spread over.
- 4.To overflow; to surcharge.
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