How To Conjugate The Verb “overcome”?
Let’s delve into the conjugations of the irregular verb “overcome” in different forms: the simple present third person, the present participle, the past simple, and the past participle.
Let’s start by defining the verb “overcome.”
Understanding the Verb “overcome.”
Definition
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Examples
He managed to overcome anxiety and depression.
He couldn’t overcome his financial problems.
Conjugation
Let’s conjugate the verb overcome in different forms:
1. The Present Simple Third Person Singular
- overcomes
2. The Present Participle
- overcoming
3. The Past Simple
- overcame
4. The Past Participle
- overcome
Irregular Verb Pattern
– Verbs with the ‘o-a-o’ pattern.
– Verbs like ‘become, became, become’.