noun
Uncommon
overcoming
Overcoming (noun) means the act of successfully dealing with or defeating a difficulty. Example: “Her memoir is a story of overcoming loss and starting again.”
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The act of successfully dealing with or defeating a difficulty.
"Her memoir is a story of overcoming loss and starting again."
"The overcoming of his fear of water took him two long summers."
"Overcoming every obstacle in the race made her victory feel truly earned."
How to use overcoming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of beating a challenge or hardship.
Common pairings
overcoming adversity
overcoming fear
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Rhymes for overcoming
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homing
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zooming
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grooming
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oncoming
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Frequently asked questions
What does “overcoming” mean?
The word “overcoming” means the act of successfully dealing with or defeating a difficulty. In plain terms, the process of beating a challenge or hardship.
How do you use “overcoming” in a sentence?
Here is “overcoming” used in a sentence: “Her memoir is a story of overcoming loss and starting again.”
What part of speech is “overcoming”?
“Overcoming” is a noun.
Is “overcoming” a common word?
“Overcoming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is overcoming a noun or a verb form?
Overcoming functions both as a noun, referring to the act of successfully dealing with or defeating a difficulty, and as the gerund form of the verb overcome.
What is the difference between overcoming and coping?
Overcoming implies successfully dealing with or defeating a difficulty, while coping means managing or enduring it without necessarily resolving it.
Is overcoming commonly used in discussions of resilience?
Yes, overcoming is commonly used to describe the act of successfully dealing with or defeating a difficulty, such as overcoming an illness or a setback.
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