noun

overcoming

noun

The act of successfully dealing with or defeating a difficulty.

"Her memoir is a story of overcoming loss and starting again."

How to Use Overcoming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of beating a challenge or hardship.

Common pairings

overcoming adversity overcoming fear

overcomings plural

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Her memoir is a story of _____ loss and starting again.

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