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Meaning of overtaken

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overtaken

Pronunciation:/ˈovəɹteɪkən/

verb

Definitions

  1. To pass a more slowly moving object or entity.

    Example: The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus.

  2. To become greater than something else

  3. To occur unexpectedly; take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away

    Example: Our plans were overtaken by events.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Drunk; intoxicated