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The correct spelling is overcome.
How to pronounce overcome
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
nounIPA: /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
Say it like: Ove-rco-me
The correct spelling is overcome. The burden or recurring theme in a song. For example: "to overcome enemies in battle"
Usage Examples
“to overcome enemies in battle”
“We shall overcome.”
“I was overcome with anger.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The burden or recurring theme in a song.
- 2.A surplus.
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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