Level700
verb (動詞)
Overtake
追い越す、追い抜く、上回る
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、競合他社を「追い抜く」、売上や市場シェアが「上回る」といった競争の文脈でよく使用されます。また、交通状況(Part 3, 4)でも登場します。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
surpass
catch up with
outstrip
📝 Business Examples
Our competitor's sales are expected to overtake ours this quarter.
競合他社の売上は今四半期に当社を上回ると予想されています。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Overtake"
Analysts predict that the new startup will soon _______ established companies in market share.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 新しいスタートアップが市場シェアで既存企業を「追い抜く/上回る」と予測されています。
English: The context indicates gaining a superior position in market share.
English: The context indicates gaining a superior position in market share.
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