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Definition of Overtake

• (v. t.) To come up with in a course, pursuit, progress, or motion; to catch up with.
• (v. t.) To come upon from behind; to discover; to surprise; to capture; to overcome.
• (v. t.) Hence, figuratively, in the past participle (overtaken), drunken.

Synonyms of Overtake

• Catch
• Catch Up With
• Pass
• Overhaul
• Overwhelm
• Overpower
• Sweep Over
• Whelm
• Overcome

Antonyms of Overtake

Homophones of Overtake