Synonyms of overtake

overtake

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈtāk 

as in to catch

to move fast enough to get even with

she had to hurry to overtake her friends, who had forgotten their umbrellas

the thunderstorm overtook them suddenly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• catch
• chase
• reach
• pursue
• catch up (with)
• overhaul
• gain
• pass
• surpass

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fall short

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overtake

London Heathrow has officially been overtaken by Istanbul, which was ranked as the most connected airport in the world for the first time. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026

Geely is joining the ranks of BYD, which last year overtook Tesla as the world's biggest EV maker, as well as CATL, the world’s largest EV battery maker, both of which this year rolled out around 5-minute EV ultrafast charging. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

After launching his campaign in January, Collins couldn’t overtake Donalds, who had filed to run almost a year before. — Michael Van Sickler, Sun Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2026

The flames eventually came within 70 to 90 yards of the tactical team, forcing authorities to use a police helicopter to hoist Spencer’s body and the deputies out of the area before the fire overtook their position, Woo said. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026