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6 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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Our team had been overtaking in the final laps of the relay race.
As the storm intensified, the dark clouds began to overtake the clear sky.
The spacecraft is overtaking Earth's orbit on its way to the moon.
The scent of fresh flowers was overtaking the garden after the rain.
By the end of the race, the lead cyclist will have been overtaking the rest of the pack.
The river will have been overtaking its banks due to heavy rainfall.

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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