overwinnen — meaning in English

English meaning

• beat verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
• best adj Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
• defeat verb To beat someone in a fight, contest, or competition.
• overcome verb To successfully deal with or defeat a difficulty or obstacle.
• prevail verb To win out or come out on top, especially after a struggle.
• surmount verb To pass or lie above something without touching or resting on it; to overcome.
• win verb To come out on top in a contest, game, war, or competition.

Senses

overwinnen is used for these senses in English:

• beat (transitive) To win against; to defeat or overcome; to do or be better than (someone); to excel in a particular, competitive event.
• best (transitive) To beat in a contest.
• defeat (transitive) To overcome in battle or contest.
• prevail (intransitive) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
• surmount (transitive) To get or be over without touching or resting on; to overcome.

beat — full definition

1. verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
2. verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
3. noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
4. noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
5. adj Informal: completely exhausted.

best — full definition

1. adj Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
2. noun The greatest possible effort someone can make.
3. verb To defeat or outdo someone.

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