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overtake
This term conveys a sense of surpassing or overcoming, whether in a physical race, a statistical trend, or an emotional state. When used for vehicles, it describes the specific act of moving past a slower object, implying a shift in relative position and speed.
In psychological or abstract contexts, the word often carries a heavy or oppressive connotation. It suggests an external force or emotion that descends upon a person, leaving them powerless to resist, such as being overtaken by grief or exhaustion.
Meanings
To catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction.
To become greater in number, amount, or importance than something else.
Examples
I will wait for a clear stretch of road before I try to overtake the truck.
The runner surged forward to overtake the leader in the final lap.
Our competitors might overtake us in market share if we do not innovate.
The small startup has already overtaken the industry giant in terms of user growth.
A sudden feeling of panic overtook him as he realized he was lost.
Sleep finally overtook her after a long day of hiking.
The rebel forces attempted to overtake the palace in a midnight raid.
He wondered if the enemy would try to overtake the fortress by dawn.