Hurry and Overtake

Hurry

Hurry verb - To proceed or move quickly.
Usage example: if we hurry, we'll make the four o'clock train

Overtake and hurry are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Overtake" instead a verb "Hurry".

Nearby Word: hurried

Overtake

Overtake verb - To move fast enough to get even with.
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Synonyms for Overtake

Hurry and overtake are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hurry" instead a verb "Overtake".

Nearby Words: overtaking, overtaken

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Vile Villain, Saccharine Show While a few of them do play nice, most of the diesel engines in Thomas the Tank Engine are very vocal about their desire to overtake the steam engines and aren't above trying to hurry that day along.
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