Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overtook
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈtuk/
Definition
To catch up with and pass someone or something in movement or progress.
Examples
- She overtook her competitors to win the race.
- The car overtook the truck on the highway.
- In the debate, he overtook the opposing arguments with strong evidence.
Meaning
The term ‘overtook’ indicates a situation where one entity moves faster than another, leading to surpassing or passing it, often used in the context of vehicles, races, or competitive scenarios.
Synonyms
- surpassed
- passed
- outpaced
- outstripped
