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Uncommonovertook
The correct spelling is overtook.
How to pronounce overtook
/oʊ.vɚ.tʊk/
verbIPA: /oʊ.vɚ.tʊk/
Say it like: Ove-rtoo-k
The correct spelling is overtook. To pass a more slowly moving object or entity. For example: "The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus."
Usage Examples
“The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus.”
“Our plans were overtaken by events.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.
- 2.To become greater than something else
- 3.To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away
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