overtake
verb (used with object)
to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with.
overtakes
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present tense formof overtake (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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That is when a fire spreads so suddenly and rapidly that it overtakes personnel or equipment, cutting off escape routes and forcing trapped firefighters to deploy an emergency, last-resort shelter tent.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
I do not think Qualcomm overtakes Nvidia on raw AI performance — but it does not have to.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
But when market speculation overtakes a stock’s actual fundamentals, the risks of a sharp—and painful—stock reversal become even greater.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
And Lewis made a great point - in a kart race, you overtake one corner, he overtakes back.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
The rich warm chocolate overtakes my mouth, erases my mind, spinning me into a state of transcendence.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
