Overtaking: meaning, definitions and examples

Appears to be a duplicate of the first entry. See the description above for appropriate usage.

• She was fined for overtaking another car illegally.
• Our company is overtaking our main competitor in market share.

Used in both driving contexts and in situations where someone or something moves from one side to another. It also has a broader range, including passing of time or objects.

• She was passing cars on the highway.
• Time is passing by quickly.

This phrase is informal and can be used in various situations, such as walking, running, or driving, to indicate moving beyond someone or something.

• He didn't notice me when I was going past him in the hallway.
• We slowed down when we were going past the school zone.

This word has a more formal tone and is often used to describe exceeding expectations or outdoing someone or something in performance, achievements, or quality.

• Her performance in the exam was surpassing all expectations.
• Their sales figures are surpassing those of all their competitors.

Commonly used when one vehicle or person moves ahead of another in the same direction.

• The car was overtaking a truck in the fast lane

Generally used to describe moving past someone or something, often in sports or when referring to an exam or test.

• He was passing other runners easily in the marathon

Often used to indicate exceeding a certain standard or expectation, typically in a positive sense.

• Her performance in the concert was surpassing all expectations

Used to describe surpassing or exceeding someone or something in performance, amount, or development.

• The new smartphone model is outstripping all previous sales records