What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hurdled
Example
The athlete hurdled over the final obstacle and won the race. [hurdled: verb]
Example
Despite facing numerous challenges, she hurdled them all and achieved her dream. [hurdled: past tense]
overcame
Example
She overcame her fear of public speaking and delivered a powerful speech. [overcame: verb]
Example
He overcame many obstacles to become a successful entrepreneur. [overcame: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overcame is more commonly used than hurdled in everyday language. Overcame is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while hurdled is less common and refers specifically to physically jumping over an obstacle.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hurdled and overcame?
Both hurdled and overcame can be used in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
