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overtake

[ˌəʊvəˈteɪk]

overtake Definition

  • 1catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction
  • 2become greater or more successful than
  • 3happen to someone suddenly or unexpectedly

Using overtake: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overtake" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car overtook the truck on the highway.

  • Example

    Our company has overtaken our competitors in sales.

  • Example

    A feeling of exhaustion overtook me after running for an hour.

overtake Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for overtake

  • fall behind
  • lag behind

Phrases with overtake

  • to become so excited or emotional that one loses control of oneself

    Example

    She overtook herself with joy when she heard the news.

  • to become the leading or dominant player in a particular market or industry

    Example

    The new product has the potential to overtake the market.

  • to interrupt someone and take control of a conversation

    Example

    He tends to overtake the conversation and not let others speak.

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Summary: overtake in Brief

The verb 'overtake' [ˌəʊvəˈteɪk] means to catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction, to become greater or more successful than, or to happen to someone suddenly or unexpectedly. Examples include 'The car overtook the truck on the highway,' 'Our company has overtaken our competitors in sales,' and 'A feeling of exhaustion overtook me after running for an hour.' Phrases include 'overtake oneself,' 'overtake the market,' and 'overtake the conversation.'

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