追い越す

おいこす

to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip

JLPT N2 common word Also written 追越す、追いこす

Meaning

v5svt
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake
v5svt
to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of; to outdistance

Example sentences

彼女は先輩を追い越して昇進した。

She was promoted over the heads of her seniors.
車は一気にスピードを上げてトラックを追い越した。

The car put on a burst of speed and passed the truck.
うさぎはかめに追い越された。

The hare was outdistanced by the tortoise.