advance vs overtake

overtake vs advance

advance is a noun but overtake is not a noun.

advance is an adjective but overtake is not an adjective.

advance and overtake both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
advance	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
overtake	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, overtake is a hyponym of advance; that is, overtake is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than advance:

advance: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
overtake: travel past

Other hyponyms of advance include forge, penetrate, creep up, sneak up, encroach, impinge, infringe, plough on, press on, push on, string, string along, overhaul, pass, close in, draw in, edge, inch, rachet up, ratchet, ratchet down, elapse, glide by, go along, go by, lapse, pass, slide by, slip away, slip by.

advance (noun)	overtake (noun)
the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
increase in price or value
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
a movement forward
a change for the better; progress in development
an amount paid before it is earned

advance (adjective)	overtake (adjective)
being ahead of time or need
situated ahead or going before

advance (verb)	overtake (verb)
develop in a positive way	catch up with and possibly overtake
rise in rate or price	overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
increase or raise	travel past
develop further
bring forward for consideration or acceptance
obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
cause to move forward
move forward
pay in advance
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
contribute to the progress or growth of

Difference between advance and overtake

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