overtaken
verb (past participle)UK /ˌəʊvəˈteɪkən/
US /ˌoʊvərˈteɪkən/
Passed by someone or something that was going faster.
The slow truck was overtaken by a fast red car.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Become greater or more important than something else.
Her fear was overtaken by excitement.
3. Happened to someone suddenly and unexpectedly.
The town was overtaken by a big storm.
4. Been affected or controlled by a strong feeling.
He was overtaken by sleep after the long trip.