OVERCAME
/ˌəʊvəˈkeɪm/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of OVERCAME
To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
"to overcome enemies in battle"
To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.
"We shall overcome."
To come or pass over; to spread over.
"I was overcome with anger."
Examples of OVERCAME in a Sentence
- "to overcome enemies in battle"
- "We shall overcome."
- "I was overcome with anger."
Word Details
Is OVERCAME a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERCAME is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: OVERCAME uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for OVERCAME
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | o | v | e | r | c | a | m | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERCAME
100 words from the letters in OVERCAME
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How to Use OVERCAME in Word Games
OVERCAME is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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