Definitions For Overtook

verb

  • To move up to and past (someone or something that is in front of you) by moving faster
  • To go past another vehicle that is moving more slowly in the same direction
  • To happen to or affect (someone) in a sudden and unexpected way

Is Overtook a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
15
Words with Friends
16

The word Overtook is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Overtook in a Sentence

  • She overtook the other runners and went on to win the race.
  • The sign says “No Overtaking.”
  • Seasickness can overtake passengers when the ship encounters a storm.

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