Overtake Meaning in English
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परिभाषा
To move ahead of someone or something, especially by going faster; also, to become greater or more successful than someone or something.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Commonly used for passing other vehicles on the road ('overtake a car'), but also for surpassing in quantity, status, or achievement ('overtake a rival'). In British English, 'overtake' is more common than American English 'pass' for vehicles. Not used for physical acts of grabbing or 'taking over' control (that's 'take over').
उदाहरण वाक्य
The car tried to overtake the truck on the highway.
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She hopes to overtake her classmates in math.
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Sales in our shop may soon overtake those of our main competitor.
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I sped up to overtake a slow-moving cyclist.
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Online streaming services have quickly overtaken cable TV in popularity.
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Don’t overtake on a bend—it’s dangerous!
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