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overtake

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of overtake

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 of overtake

catch, catch up (with), overhaul
Words Related to overtake

chase, pursue

gain, reach

pass, surpass
Near Antonyms of overtake

fall short

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