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5 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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With a burst of speed, Sarah managed to overtake her classmates in the race.
The chef added a burst of flavor to overtake the blandness of the dish.
As the marathon progressed, the runner aimed to overtake others on the track.
The speedy cheetah can easily overtake its prey during a chase.
The storm clouds are overtaking the sunny skies.

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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