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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

overtaken

/ˈoʊvəˌteɪn/ verb · British & US
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What does overtaken mean?

verb

Past participle of 'overtake', meaning to catch up with or surpass someone or something, often in a physical sense. To be left behind or surpassed.

Example

"The car was overtaken by the one behind it on the highway."

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