overtake
verb (used with object)
to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with.
overtaken
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past participleof overtake.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
Example Sentences
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The firm’s leading position in bankruptcy was overtaken by larger competitors and a shift toward private-equity-driven restructurings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
In that time 14 countries have overtaken Brazil in per capita GDP, including the Dominican Republic, Guyana and Thailand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Ella Langley's country smash Choosin' Texas has overtaken Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You to become the longest-running number one single in US chart history.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Several years ago he became increasingly frustrated with the professionalism that has overtaken the larger Southland high schools — he has been outspoken against the constant stream of transfers — so he had an idea.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
But the quiet was gradually being overtaken by sounds not heard around there for many months.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
