Overtake: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
overtake
[ หษสvษหteษชk ]
in driving
To pass another vehicle by moving past it quickly.
Synonyms
go past, pass, surpass.
Examples of usage
- He overtook the car in front of him on the highway.
- She was driving so slowly that everyone was overtaking her.
in sports
To catch up with and pass a competitor who is ahead of you.
Synonyms
outdistance, outpace, outstrip.
Examples of usage
- The runner overtook the leading athlete in the last lap of the race.
- In a thrilling finish, the underdog overtook the favorite to win the championship.
Translations
Translations of the word "overtake" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ultrapassar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅ เคจเคฟเคเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช รผberholen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyalip
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะณะฐะฝััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wyprzedzaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ฟฝใ่ถใ (ใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉpasser
๐ช๐ธ adelantar
๐น๐ท geรงmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ์ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฌุงูุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ pลedjet
๐ธ๐ฐ predbehnรบลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ถ ่ฝฆ (chฤochฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ prehiteti
๐ฎ๐ธ fara fram รบr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะทัะฟ ะบะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแญแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถtmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ adelantar
Etymology
The word 'overtake' originated from the combination of 'over' and 'take'. It dates back to the mid-17th century and has been used predominantly in the context of surpassing or passing something or someone. The term is commonly associated with driving and sports, where the act of overtaking plays a significant role in determining success or victory.
See also: intake, partake, retake, retaking, take, takeaway, taken, takeoff, takeout, takeover, taker, taking, undertake, untaken, uptake.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,020, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16017 adulterated
- 16018 ethereal
- 16019 barked
- 16020 overtake
- 16021 campaigning
- 16022 gleaned
- 16023 unearned
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