Definition of overtake

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • overtake is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • overtake is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • overtake is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of overtake


  • overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. overcome
    2. overpower
    3. overwhelm
    4. sweep over
    5. whelm
  • travel past (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. overhaul
    2. pass
  • catch up with and possibly overtake (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. catch
    2. catch up with

See definition of overtake in Merriam Webster