Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To successfully deal with a challenging situation or problem.
Overcome
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
We will overcome this problem soon.She worked hard to overcome her fears.
Etymology:
First appeared in Old English as ofercuman, combining ofer, meaning over, and 'cuman, meaning to come. This denotes succeeding against odds or barriers.
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