Overtaking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overtaking is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of overtake.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of overtake.
More Meanings
- The act by which one thing overtakes another.
Example Sentences
Figure 3.12 shows the number of overtakings as a function of the density of the vehicles. In general, the smaller the number of overtakings, the safer the traffic.
Word Forms
- overtakings
Synonyms for overtaking
Depending on context, synonyms include passing.
Antonyms for overtaking
Common opposites include undertaking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include passing, overrun, overcoming, outstripping, stretch, surpassing.
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