Outclass: meaning, definitions and examples

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outclass

[ aʊtˈklɑːs ]

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in competition

To surpass someone or something in a competitive situation, especially in terms of skill, performance, or quality.

Synonyms

excel, outdo, outperform, outshine, surpass

Examples of usage

He outclassed his opponent with his speed and agility.
The new smartphone outclasses all its competitors in terms of camera quality.
She outclassed the other singers with her powerful voice.

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in appearance

To surpass someone in terms of elegance, style, or sophistication.

Synonyms

excel, outdo, outmatch, outshine, surpass

Examples of usage

She outclassed everyone at the party with her stunning dress.
The luxurious restaurant outclasses all others in the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "outclass" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superar

🇮🇳 श्रेष्ठता प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 übertreffen

🇮🇩 melebihi

🇺🇦 перевершувати

🇵🇱 przewyższać

🇯🇵 凌ぐ (しのぐ)

🇫🇷 surpasser

🇪🇸 superar

🇹🇷 aşmak

🇰🇷 능가하다

🇸🇦 تفوّق

🇨🇿 překonat

🇸🇰 prekonať

🇨🇳 超越 (chāoyuè)

🇸🇮 premagati

🇮🇸 skara fram úr

🇰🇿 асып түсу

🇬🇪 გაუსწრო

🇦🇿 üstələmək

🇲🇽 superar

Word origin

The word 'outclass' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'class', indicating the act of surpassing in class or quality. It first appeared in the mid-19th century and has been used to describe superiority in various aspects ever since.