Associations to the word «Overtake»

Wiktionary

OVERTAKE, verb. To pass a more slowly moving object.
OVERTAKE, verb. To catch up with, but not pass, a more slowly moving vehicle, animal etc.
OVERTAKE, verb. (economics) To become greater than something else
OVERTAKE, verb. To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away

Dictionary definition

OVERTAKE, verb. Catch up with and possibly overtake; "The Rolls Royce caught us near the exit ramp".
OVERTAKE, verb. Travel past; "The sports car passed all the trucks".
OVERTAKE, verb. Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
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