Overtake

Synonyms of overtake

• pass
• exceed
• surpass

Antonyms of overtake

• fall behind
• lag behind
• trail behind

Collocations of overtake

overtake a car

Frequency: 80 %

He managed to overtake a car on the highway.

overtake a competitor

Frequency: 70 %

The athlete trained hard to overtake his competitor in the race.

overtake a lead

Frequency: 60 %

The team was able to overtake the lead in the final minutes of the game.

overtake a cyclist

Frequency: 50 %

The car had to slow down to overtake a cyclist on the narrow road.

overtake a truck

Frequency: 40 %

The driver decided to overtake a truck on the winding road.

Idiomatic Expressions for overtake

• Phrase: overtake someone on the inside
  Meaning: to pass someone on the road by moving ahead of them on the inner side of the road or track
  Usage: The reckless driver was fined for overtaking on the inside and putting other drivers at risk.