overtakes

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈteɪks/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈteɪks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to catch up with or pass someone or something; to happen suddenly and unexpectedly; to be greater in number or importance

Phrases & Collocations

overtakes traffic

overtakes others

overtakes expectations

overtakes speed

overtakes competitors

overtakes time

overtakes performance

overtakes limits

overtakes trends

overtakes goals

Example Sentences

as the car overtakes the truck, it speeds up significantly.

she always overtakes her classmates in academic performance.

the runner overtakes his competitors in the final lap.

technology often overtakes our expectations for the future.

he overtakes the lead singer during the performance.

as the train overtakes the bus, passengers cheer.

she overtakes her fears and speaks confidently.

the new smartphone model overtakes its predecessor in features.

he overtakes the previous record with his latest achievement.

the company's growth overtakes all expectations this year.

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