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Meaning of overtakes
The primary meaning of the word "overtakes" is to catch up with and pass someone or something.
Etymology of overtakes
The word "overtakes" comes from the Old English words "ofer" meaning "over" and "tacan" meaning "to take", and has been in use since the 15th century to describe the act of catching up with and passing someone or something
The word has evolved over time to include various meanings, including becoming more important or popular, and being affected or influenced suddenly or unexpectedly
Synonyms
surpasses
exceeds
outdoes
outpaces
outruns
outstrips
overtakes
passes
transcends
excels
outshines
outperforms
outplays
outmaneuvers
outscores
outguns
outwits
overrides
overpowers
overcomes
overwhelms
dominates
conquers
subdues
defeats
vanquishes
supplants
displaces
replaces
succeeds
precedes
anticipates
foreshadows
preempts
forestalls
outclasses
outdistances
outflanks
outguns
outlasts
outlives
outlusters
Definitions
- To catch up with and pass someone or something that is moving or has moved ahead of one
- * To become more important, popular, or widespread than something else
- * To affect or influence someone or something suddenly or unexpectedly
Usage Examples
- The new policy overtakes the old one in terms of effectiveness
- * The company's sales will overtake those of its competitor by the end of the year
- * The storm overtakes the city, causing widespread damage