Conjugation

Overtake

dépasser

Irregular verb.

  • Like take

    This verb conjugates like take: overtook, overtaken.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't overtake, he doesn't overtake.

    1. I / you / we / they overtake
    2. he / she / it overtakes

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am overtaking
    2. you / we / they are overtaking
    3. he / she / it is overtaking

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't overtake.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they overtook

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to overtake
    2. you / we / they are going to overtake
    3. he / she / it is going to overtake

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't overtake.

    1. (you) overtake
    2. let's overtake