B1
overcome vs overwhelm
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| overcomeverb/ˌoʊ.vərˈkʌm/ | Meaning to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty, or to control a strong feeling | Goes with overcome a problem | Example She overcame her fear of speaking in public by joining a debate club. |
| overwhelmverb/ˌoʊ.vərˈwelm/ | Meaning to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think or cope, or to defeat them completely | Goes with overwhelm the system | Example The amount of homework can overwhelm students in their first year. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The team many difficulties to finish on time.