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(of a feeling) Present participle for to affect (someone) suddenly and powerfully
“You don't let frustration overtake you when you're looking for change.”
Present participle for to catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction
“The fast descent down the mountain might disturb even city folk, especially when the driver pulls out to overtake other cars on the narrow road.”
Present participle for to become greater or more successful than
“Tourism is doing pretty well in Mauritius, too, and is set to overtake sugar as the country's most important industry.”
Present participle for to overwhelm with large amounts or quantities
Present participle for to advance toward success
Present participle for to leapfrog, overtake, or butt in, bypassing others in a line or sequence
(of a goal or level) Present participle for to attain or rise to
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