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outclass

 

[ aʊtˈklɑːs ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: class, classes, classic, classical, classicalist, classification, classifications, classified, classify, classily, classroom, classy, reclassify, subclassing, unclassified, underclassmen, upperclassmen.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,581, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.