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Verb
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overcome (overcome%2:33:01::)
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get over (get_over%2:33:00::)
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subdue (subdue%2:33:00::)
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surmount (surmount%2:33:00::)
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master (master%2:33:00::)
(get on top of; deal with successfully)
"He overcame his shyness"
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surmount (surmount%2:42:00::)
(be on top of)
"The scarf surmounted the gown"
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scale (scale%2:38:01::)
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surmount (surmount%2:38:00::)
(reach the highest point of)
"We scaled the Mont Blanc"
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surpass (surpass%2:33:00::)
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outstrip (outstrip%2:33:00::)
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outmatch (outmatch%2:33:00::)
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outgo (outgo%2:33:00::)
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exceed (exceed%2:33:00::)
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outdo (outdo%2:33:00::)
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surmount (surmount%2:33:01::)
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outperform (outperform%2:33:00::)
(be or do something to a greater degree)
"her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class"