overtook

[US]/əʊvəˈtʊk/
[UK]/oʊvərˈtʊk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense of overtake; to catch up with; to make unbearable; to replace

Phrases & Collocations

overtook the lead

overtook the competition

overtook his friend

overtook the car

overtook the bus

overtook her expectations

overtook the record

overtook the previous

overtook their rivals

overtook the deadline

Example Sentences

the runner overtook his competitors in the final lap.

she overtook the car in front of her on the highway.

as the train overtook the bus, passengers cheered.

he finally overtook his personal best time in the race.

the company overtook its rivals in market share this year.

she overtook her fear of public speaking after many practices.

the cyclist overtook several riders during the race.

after a slow start, he overtook everyone in the final stretch.

they overtook their previous sales record this quarter.

she felt proud when she overtook her older brother in grades.

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