Overtake Definition & Meaning
overtake
- verb
- catch up with and possibly overtake; "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp"
- travel past; "The sports car passed all the trucks"
- overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
Words that rhyme with overtake
Usage tips for "overtake"
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