overtaken

[US]/əʊvəˈteɪkən/
[UK]/oʊvərˈteɪkən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past participle of overtake

Phrases & Collocations

overtaken by surprise

overtaken by events

overtaken by time

overtaken at last

overtaken in traffic

overtaken in speed

overtaken by competitors

overtaken by circumstances

overtaken unexpectedly

Example Sentences

the car was overtaken by a faster vehicle.

she felt relieved after being overtaken by her friend.

he was overtaken by a wave of nostalgia.

the team was overtaken in the final minutes of the game.

she had never overtaken anyone in a race before.

the new technology has overtaken older methods.

he was overtaken by fatigue during the long hike.

they were overtaken by events beyond their control.

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