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Definitions for Overtook

[1] simple past tense of overtake.
[2] 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.
[3] to catch up with and pass, as in a race; move by: He overtook the leader three laps from the finish.
[4] to move ahead of in achievement, production, score, etc.; surpass: to overtake all other countries in steel production.
[5] to happen to or befall someone suddenly or unexpectedly, as night, a storm, or death: The pounding rainstorm overtook them just outside the city.
[6] to pass another vehicle: Never overtake on a curve.
[7] mainly British to move past (another vehicle or person) travelling in the same direction
[8] (tr) to pass or do better than, after catching up with
[9] (tr) to come upon suddenly or unexpectedly night overtook him
[10] (tr) to catch up with; draw level with

Words related to Overtook

beat, overwhelm, befall, outstrip, outdo, outdistance, engulf, hit, reach, better, strike, overhaul, happen

Words nearby Overtook

overtime, overtire, overtired, overtly, overtone, overtook, overtop, overtopping, overtrade, overtrick, overtrump

Origin of Overtook

ake1175–1225; Middle English overtaken; see over-, take

Other words from Overtook

un·o·ver·tak·en , adjective

Synonyms for Overtook

beat, befall, catch up with, engulf, outdistance, outdo, outstrip, overwhelm, better, happen, hit, overhaul, reach, strike, come upon, gain on, get past, get to, leave behind, take by surprise