Overcome and Succeed
Directions : In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly
- A. Overcome means triumph over and succeed means to achieve something ✓
- B. Overcome means achieve something and succeed means to triumph over
- C. Overcome means to be successful and succeed means to achieve something
- D. Overcome means winning and succeed means to rise above
Correct Answer: A. Overcome means triumph over and succeed means to achieve something
Explanation
To overcome is to triumph over a hurdle or difficulty, while to succeed is to achieve a desired aim or result.
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