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overtaken

VERB

catch; pass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beat befall catch up with engulf outdistance outdo outstrip overwhelm

STRONG

better happen hit overhaul reach strike

WEAK

come upon gain on get past get to leave behind take by surprise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lose

STRONG

fail miss

WEAK

fall behind

Example Sentences

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Rai harboured hopes of becoming a Formula 1 driver as a youngster, but it was an idea which was quickly overtaken.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Ashton is a man in a hurry - a firm believer that if you don't make progress fast, you will be overtaken by rivals.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The only good news is that the Senate has yet to release its farm bill draft, so maybe this exercise gets overtaken by more pressing events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Although Lilly has been a later entrant to the weight-loss drug market than Novo, it nonetheless has overtaken its competitor in recent months, as sales of Lilly’s Zepbound injection continue to pull ahead of Wegovy.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

I hope that before we get to Strasba we may see them; for if by that time we have not overtaken the Count, it may be necessary to take counsel together what to do next.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker