to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to come upon suddenly
Example Sentences
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
The faster car will overtake the slower one on the highway.
Synonyms
pass, surpass, exceed, outstrip, outrun
Entry 1
pass, surpass, exceed, outstrip
Entry 2
surpass, pass, outrun, exceed
Antonyms
fall behind, lag, follow, trail
Entry 1
fall behind, lag, follow, trail
Entry 2
fall behind, lag, trail, follow
Collocations
overtake a car, overtake competitors, overtake on the left, overtake quickly, dangerous overtaking, overtake someone, overtake a vehicle, suddenly overtaken
Entry 1
overtake a car, overtake competitors, overtake on the left, overtake quickly, dangerous overtaking
Entry 2
overtake someone, overtake on the left, overtake a vehicle, suddenly overtaken
