overcoming

verb

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: o-ver-com-ing (4)

English Definition

Succeeding in dealing with a problem or difficulty

Example Sentence

Overcoming obstacles is key to success.

US IPA /ˌoʊvərˈkʌmɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˌəʊvəˈkʌmɪŋ/

conquering surmounting defeating mastering vanquishing

succumbing yielding failing