CEFR B1

overcame

verb

Meaning

overcame means to surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

The lesson showed how to overcame in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will overcame before translating the verb.

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overcame (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌəʊvəˈkeɪm/

Definition

Examples

The lesson showed how to overcame in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will overcame before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to overcame.

How to Use overcame

to overcame (verb pattern): Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to overcame."
overcame in context (usage pattern): Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how overcame works in context."

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