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o·ver·take
 overtake
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- pronunciation:
- o
v
 r
teIk
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
overtakes, overtaking, overtook, overtaken |
| definition 1: |
to catch up or come even with.
- synonyms:
- catch up, overhaul
- similar words:
- approach, catch, gain, reach, take
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| definition 2: |
to pass by after catching up with.
- synonyms:
- overcome, overhaul, pass
- similar words:
- catch up, exceed, lap, outrun, outstrip, surpass
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| definition 3: |
to befall suddenly or unexpectedly.
- synonyms:
- take
- similar words:
- befall, betide, catch, overcome, overwhelm, surprise
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| related words: |
overrun, pass |
The word overtake
contains the following part:
over-
Old English
prefix
that means excessively, too much; over, on top, above
  Example words:
overboard, overcast, overcoat, overcome, overdo, overflow, overhead, overjoyed, overlap, overload, overlook, overpower, overtake, overwhelm
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