Outdistance: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in situations where someone or something moves far ahead of others, particularly in physical activities like racing.

• She outdistanced all her rivals in the marathon and won by a significant margin.
• Despite the tough conditions, the leader managed to outdistance the peloton by several miles.

Often used to describe exceeding expectations or limits, as well as in competitive contexts where surpassing others is emphasized.

• Her achievements outstripped those of her peers.
• Demand for the product has outstripped supply.

Typically used where one competitor moves faster than another, often in races or in business to describe faster progress.

• The new startup has managed to outpace its older competitors in just two years.
• He outpaced every other runner on the track.

General use for going beyond someone or something in any aspect, such as skills, achievements, expectations, etc.

• His performance surpassed everyone's expectations.
• The new record surpasses the old one by a significant margin.