Associations to the word «Overtake»
Noun
- Damsel
- Hamilton
- Remorse
- Calais
- Wretch
- Roderick
- Slaughter
- Lead
- Pit
- Constructor
- Hobbs
- Competitor
- Sales
- Colt
- Torrent
- Finishing
- Goalscorer
- Escape
- Afternoon
- Halt
- Cruiser
- Squire
- Tiding
- Walking
- Cavalier
- Collision
- Outside
- Bmw
- Greyhound
- Arsenal
- Convoy
- Warp
- Errand
- Dismay
- Blizzard
- Rating
- Captor
- Length
- Tarzan
- Slowing
- Odds
- Precipice
- Huff
- Parity
- Midst
- Luggage
- Pony
- Wicket
- Chariot
- Shoal
- Nausea
- Ox
- Emigrant
- Captive
- Ladyship
- Cars
- Runner
- Gryphon
- Catch
Adjective
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
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