Outpace and Overtake

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Outpace

Outpace verb - Surpass in speed.

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Overtake is a synonym for outpace in surpass topic. In some cases you can use "Overtake" instead a verb "Outpace", when it comes to topics like exceed, outrun.

Nearby Word: outpacing

Overtake

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

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Outpace is a synonym for overtake in surpass topic. You can use "Outpace" instead a verb "Overtake", if it concerns topics such as exceed.

Nearby Words: overtaking, overtaken

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