overtook

Meanings

• verb

  to pass or go beyond (someone or something); to surpass or outdo

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Pronunciation

1. /oʊ.vɚ.tʊk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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Homophones

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Variants

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overtake , overtaken , overtakes , overtaking , overtook

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Forms

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Etymology

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Old English overettan: to be provoked or angered, then extended its meaning to surpass or outdo someone or something.

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Related Concepts

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1. surpass: To go beyond or exceed the limits of something or someone.

2. outdo: To excel or surpass someone or something in a particular area or activity.

3. transcend: To go beyond or rise above the ordinary or usual limits or level of something or someone.

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Culture

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In literature, overtook has been used in various contexts, such as 'The Wretched of the Earth' by Frantz Fanon, where the term 'overtake' symbolizes the revolutionary struggle to overthrow colonial rule and establish a new order. In art, overtook can be represented through various mediums, such as painting, sculpture, or photography, to depict the idea of surpassing or outdoing something or someone. In music, overtook can be expressed through various genres and styles, such as classical, jazz, rock, pop, or electronic music, to convey the notion of surpassing or outdoing a previous musical work or achievement.

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