overtaken Definition
past participle of overtake, meaning to catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction.
Using overtaken: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overtaken" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The car overtook me on the highway.
Example
I was overtaken by a feeling of sadness.
Example
The runner overtook the others and won the race.
overtaken Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overtaken
- pass
- go past
- get ahead of
Antonyms for overtaken
- fall behind
- lag behind
Summary: overtaken in Brief
The term 'overtaken' [ˌəʊvəˈteɪkən] is the past participle of 'overtake', which means to catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction. It can be used to describe passing someone or something while traveling, as in 'The car overtook me on the highway,' or to describe being overcome by a feeling or event, as in 'I was overtaken by a feeling of sadness.' Synonyms include 'pass,' 'go past,' and 'get ahead of,' while antonyms include 'fall behind' and 'lag behind.'
