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LouiST Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Another one: conquer and overcome

And another one, what's the difference between 'to conquer' and 'to overcome'?
And also here, which is commonly used?

And to remain and to say?
Remain calm.
Stay calm.
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And what is an oyster?

Thanks
LS
  

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'To conquer' cares little about the destruction caused. 'To overcome' requires summoning psychological strength when in doubt and emotional endurance to continue as one's feelings are lacking in confidence. Psychological conviction helps establish confidence when one feels winning is against all the odds.

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  • 'To conquer' cares little about the destruction caused.
  • 'To overcome' requires summoning psychological strength when in doubt and emotional endurance to continue as one's feelings are lacking in confidence.
  • Psychological conviction helps establish confidence when one feels winning is against all the odds.
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'To conquer' cares little about the destruction caused. 'To overcome' requires summoning psychological strength when in doubt and emotional endurance to continue as one's feelings are lacking in confidence. Psychological conviction helps establish confidence when one feels winning is against all the odds.
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louiST'to conquer' and 'to overcome'
The most usual use of 'conquer' is with nations at war. Rome conquered almost all the peoples of the ancient world.
It can be used metaphorically in other situations. Karen has conquered her fear of heights.

'overcome' is more usual for everyday things. Karen has overcome her fear of heights
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