Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Overtake (-n, overtaking, o'ertook, overtook)
overspend (o'erspent)overtakeless (o'ertakeless)
overtake (-n, overtaking, o'ertook, overtook), v. [see over, adv. + take, v.]
- Catch; catch up with; pass.
- Overpower; overwhelm; captivate; fall on; take by surprise.
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