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overcome

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/
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.

    "to overcome enemies in battle"

  2. To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.

    "We shall overcome."

  3. To come or pass over; to spread over.

    "I was overcome with anger."

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