No. 4,114 in Arabic
سبقت
"سبقت" means "preceded" or "surpassed."
In a sentence
سبقتُ السيارة في السباق.
I overtook the car in the race.
The word 'سبقت' here is used to mean 'overtook,' indicating passing ahead of someone or something in a physical competition.
سبقتكَ في حل الواجب.
I finished the homework before you.
The word 'سبقت' in this context means 'preceded,' describing an earlier completion of a task compared to someone else's.
سبقت الأحداث بطرح فكرتي أولاً.
I anticipated the events by presenting my idea first.
Here, 'سبقت' translates to 'anticipated' or 'moved ahead,' implying taking the initiative before events unfolded.
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