How Do You Spell OVERTAKE?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvətˈe͡ɪk] (IPA)

The word "overtake" is spelled [əʊvəˈteɪk] in IPA phonetic transcription. This word is pronounced as oh-vuh-teyk, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The "o" in overt is pronounced as a long "o" sound. The "e" in "take" is pronounced as a short "e" sound. This word means to catch up or pass someone or something while moving in the same direction. Proper spelling of "overtake" is crucial for clear communication in writing and speaking.

OVERTAKE Meaning and Definition

1. Overtake is primarily a verb which can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. It denotes the act or action of passing or moving past something or someone, usually in terms of a physical position. It implies surpassing or going ahead of someone or something that is already in motion, either in a literal or figurative sense.

   In a literal sense, overtaking often describes the act of passing or moving past another vehicle or person while traveling in the same direction, usually on a road, highway, or track. It signifies the action of moving in front of someone or something that was initially ahead.

   In a figurative sense, overtaking can refer to the act of outperforming or surpassing someone in skill, achievement, progress, or any other competition or endeavor. It implies reaching a level or position of superiority over someone or something that was previously leading or considered to be ahead.

   Additionally, overtaking can also be used to describe the act of taking over or assuming control of something, such as a business, organization, or territory. It signifies the action of gaining dominance or supremacy by replacing the existing entity or authority.

   Overall, overtaking represents the act of surpassing, outperforming, moving ahead, or assuming control, depending on the specific context in which it is used.

2. To come up with, as in pursuit or progress; to catch; to take by surprise.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for OVERTAKE

• overtacken
• overtune
• udertake
• overrake
• overtaske
• overake
• overtak
• ovartake
• overteke
• ovrerrake
• ovrerake
• Overbake
• overstike
• ovretalk
• overtaksed
• overbalke
• overteaxe
• Overwake
• Overtasse
• Overweke
• Overteks
• overtouke
• Overak

Etymology of OVERTAKE

The word "overtake" originated from the combination of two distinct words: "over" and "take".

The word "over" has Old English roots, originating from the Germanic languages. In Old English, it was spelled as "ofor" or "ofer", which meant "above" or "across". This word evolved over time and developed into "over" in Modern English.

The word "take" also has Old English origins, deriving from the Germanic languages as well. In Old English, it was spelled as "tacan", which meant "to get hold of" or "to grasp". This word underwent changes in pronunciation and spelling eventually leading to its current form, "take".

The combination of "over" and "take" in "overtake" took place during the Middle English period (11th to 15th centuries), when these two words merged to form a compound word.

Similar spelling words for OVERTAKE

• overtime,
• overdraft,
• overtaking,
• overtax,
• overtire,
• ovrette,
• overtop,
• overt,
• overturned,
• overdue,
• overtone,
• overturn,
• overrate,
• Overton,
• overdressed,
• overdrive,
• overdress,
• overture,
• Overtly,
• overdraw,
• overawed,
• Overturf,
• overeat.

Conjugate verb Overtake

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have overtaken

you would have overtaken

he/she/it would have overtaken

we would have overtaken

they would have overtaken

I would have overtake

you would have overtake

he/she/it would have overtake

we would have overtake

they would have overtake

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been overtaking

you would have been overtaking

he/she/it would have been overtaking

we would have been overtaking

they would have been overtaking

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would overtake

you would overtake

he/she/it would overtake

we would overtake

they would overtake

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be overtaking

you would be overtaking

he/she/it would be overtaking

we would be overtaking

they would be overtaking

FUTURE

I will overtake

you will overtake

he/she/it will overtake

we will overtake

they will overtake

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be overtaking

you will be overtaking

he/she/it will be overtaking

we will be overtaking

they will be overtaking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overtaken

you will have overtaken

he/she/it will have overtaken

we will have overtaken

they will have overtaken

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been overtaking

you will have been overtaking

he/she/it will have been overtaking

we will have been overtaking

they will have been overtaking

IMPERATIVE

you overtake

we let´s overtake

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to overtake

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was overtaking

you were overtaking

he/she/it was overtaking

we were overtaking

they were overtaking

PAST PARTICIPLE

overtaken

PAST PERFECT

I had overtaken

you had overtaken

he/she/it had overtaken

we had overtaken

they had overtaken

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been overtaking

you had been overtaking

he/she/it had been overtaking

we had been overtaking

they had been overtaking

PRESENT

I overtake

you overtake

he/she/it overtakes

we overtake

they overtake

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am overtaking

you are overtaking

he/she/it is overtaking

we are overtaking

they are overtaking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

overtaking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overtaken

you have overtaken

he/she/it has overtaken

we have overtaken

they have overtaken

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been overtaking

you have been overtaking

he/she/it has been overtaking

we have been overtaking

they have been overtaking

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it overtake

SIMPLE PAST

I overtook

you overtook

he/she/it overtook

we overtook

they overtook