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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Overtake' in a Sentence

"To catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with." more

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By the time we reached the airport, the delayed flight had overtaken our scheduled one.
The darkness had overtaken the city by the time we finished our late-night stroll.
The competitor had overtaken the leading runner just before the finish line.
Having started early, the hikers had overtaken others on the trail.

Overtake

oh-ver-teyk
verbTo catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with.
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Last Updated On: July 9, 2024
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