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o·ver·take
overtake
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- pronunciation:
- o
vr
teIk
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
overtakes, overtaking, overtook, overtaken |
definition 1: |
to catch up or come even with.
The cat overtook the mouse and pounced.- synonyms:
- catch up, overhaul
- similar words:
- approach, catch, gain, reach, take
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definition 2: |
to pass by after catching up with.
She overtook me and won the race.- synonyms:
- overcome, overhaul, pass
- similar words:
- catch up, exceed, lap, outrun, surpass
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definition 3: |
to come upon suddenly.
The storm overtook us before we got back to camp.- similar words:
- befall, catch, overcome, overwhelm, surprise
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related words: |
pass |
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