🏃overtake

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

Meaning

to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to come upon suddenly

Example Sentences

The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.

The faster car will overtake the slower one on the highway.

Synonyms

pass, surpass, exceed, outstrip, outrun
Entry 1
pass, surpass, exceed, outstrip
Entry 2
surpass, pass, outrun, exceed

Antonyms

fall behind, lag, follow, trail
Entry 1
fall behind, lag, follow, trail
Entry 2
fall behind, lag, trail, follow

Collocations

overtake a car, overtake competitors, overtake on the left, overtake quickly, dangerous overtaking, overtake someone, overtake a vehicle, suddenly overtaken
Entry 1
overtake a car, overtake competitors, overtake on the left, overtake quickly, dangerous overtaking
Entry 2
overtake someone, overtake on the left, overtake a vehicle, suddenly overtaken

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