overtaken

Verb

Past participle of 'overtake.'

ریشه

The word 'overtaken' is formed by adding the suffix '-en' to the verb 'overtake.' The term 'overtake' originated in Middle English, combining the prefix 'over-' (indicating movement across or beyond) and the verb 'take.'

مثال

• The car had overtaken the cyclist before reaching the finish line.
• She had overtaken her classmates in terms of academic achievement.
• The company had overtaken its competitors in market share.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Be overtaken by Have overtaken Get overtaken Become overtaken