overtake
How many syllables in overtake?
There are 3 syllables in the word overtake.How to pronounce overtake:
Definition of overtake:
- overtake:
- The past tense of Overtake is overtook.
Synonyms for overtake:
catch
catch up with
contend
vie
Antonyms for overtake:
aid
be inferior
fail
fall behind
fall short
give up
help
lose
miss
subceed
surrender
underperform
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