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overtake meaning in Tamil

முந்து muntu

/əʊ̯vəːˈteɪ̯k//oʊ̯vɚˈteɪ̯k/

overtake in Tamil: முந்து (muntu). In English, overtake means to pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).

Tamil words for overtake

to pass a more slowly moving object
முந்து muntu

English meaning of overtake

  1. verb To pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).
  2. verb To become greater than something else in quantity, worth, etc.
  3. verb To take by surprise; surprise and overcome; carry away.
  4. noun An act of overtaking; an overtaking maneuver.

Full definition of overtake

overtake in a sentence

  • The racehorse overtook the lead pack on the last turn.
  • The car was so slow we were overtaken by a bus.
  • Grocery sales in the north have overtaken those in the south.

Synonyms of overtake

overtake in other languages

Questions about overtake in Tamil

What is the meaning of overtake in Tamil?
Overtake in Tamil is முந்து (muntu).
overtake என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Overtake: முந்து (muntu).
What does overtake mean in English?
Overtake means to pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic).

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