Overtaken

verb

/ˈovəɹteɪkən/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.verbTo pass a more slowly moving object or entity.

"The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus."

2.verbTo become greater than something else

3.verbTo occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away

"Our plans were overtaken by events."

4.adjectiveDrunk; intoxicated

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