Overcome

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/

Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters
Definition of Overcome

verb

  1. To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.

    "to overcome enemies in battle"

  2. To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.

    "We shall overcome."

  3. To come or pass over; to spread over.

    "I was overcome with anger."

  4. To overflow; to surcharge.
Anagrams of Overcome

No exact anagrams found for "overcome". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "overcome" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Overcome"

Overcome is a 8-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Overcome" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "overcome" is a high-scoring word.