overtaking
noun
Simple meaning
Going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈoʊvɚteɪkɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The act by which one thing overtakes another.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Catch up with and possibly overtake.
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