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- [oh-ver-too k]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈtʊk/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈtʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-ver-too k]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈtʊk/
Definitions of overtook word
- verb overtook simple past tense of overtake. 1
- verb with object overtook to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with: By taking a cab to the next town, we managed to overtake and board the train. 1
- verb with object overtook to catch up with and pass, as in a race; move by: He overtook the leader three laps from the finish. 1
- verb with object overtook to move ahead of in achievement, production, score, etc.; surpass: to overtake all other countries in steel production. 1
- verb with object overtook to happen to or befall someone suddenly or unexpectedly, as night, a storm, or death: The pounding rainstorm overtook them just outside the city. 1
- verb without object overtook to pass another vehicle: Never overtake on a curve. 1
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Origin of overtook
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English overtaken; see over-, take
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Parts of speech for Overtook
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overtook popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
overtook usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overtook
verb overtook
- exceeded — Simple past tense and past participle of exceed.
- leapfrogged — Simple past tense and past participle of leapfrog.
- mousetrapped — Simple past tense and past participle of mousetrap.
- outdistanced — Simple past tense and past participle of outdistance.
- outpaced — Simple past tense and past participle of outpace.
Antonyms for overtook
verb overtook
- got — a simple past tense and past participle of get.
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