The meaning of overcome is to get the better of : How to use overcome in a sentence. See examples of overcome used in a sentence.
Definition of overcome verb in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. To succeed in controlling:[~ + object] to overcome the temptation to smoke. To overpower or overwhelm in body or mind:[~ + object] the firefighters were overcome by smoke.
If you are overcome by a feeling or event, it is so strong or has such a strong effect that you cannot think clearly. Use the verb overcome when you talk about someone who has triumphed over adversity. It's great to see a friend who's always struggled in school overcome his learning disabilities and make the honor.