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View definitions for over take

over take

verb as in outdistance

verb as in outmaneuver

Strongest matches

verb as in outstrip

verb as in catch

verb as in trump

verb as in outdistance

verb as in outmaneuver

Strongest matches

verb as in outstrip

verb as in catch

verb as in trump

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Example Sentences

We were already to leeward of the ship, though nearly in her wake, and our only chance now was to over take her.

"Yes, yes—we can have it ready in a moment—look it over—take just a few moments," said Flaspoller eagerly.

I can send a telegram that will over-take him and turn him back so promptly that he may be here in twenty-four hours!

When flowering is over take up the young bulbs and treat them as directed afterwards for old tubers.

He distinguished her dark figure amongst the mounds and headstones, but he was unable to over-take her.

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On this page you'll find 503 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to over-take, such as: outclass, outdo, outpace, outperform, beat, and best.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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