Meaning of the word overtake in English

What does overtake mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

overtake

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈteɪk/

UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈteɪk/

to catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction

Example:

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The car quickly overtook the truck on the highway.

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She managed to overtake her rival in the final lap of the race.

Synonym:

pass outstrip outpace outrun leave behind

to become greater or more important than

Example:

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The demand for renewable energy is starting to overtake fossil fuels.

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His ambition began to overtake his caution.

Synonym:

surpass exceed outweigh eclipse dominate