Outdistance: meaning, definitions and examples

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outdistance

[ aʊtˈdɪstəns ]

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in sports

To surpass in distance or time; to go beyond in a race or competition.

Synonyms

outpace, outstrip, surpass

Examples of usage

He managed to outdistance his opponent in the final stretch of the race.
Her speed and endurance allowed her to outdistance the other runners easily.

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in a journey

To get ahead of someone in a journey or travel; to leave behind in distance.

Synonyms

outpace, outstrip, surpass

Examples of usage

The faster car was able to outdistance the slower one on the highway.
She outdistanced the other hikers and reached the summit first.

Translations

Translations of the word "outdistance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ultrapassar

🇮🇳 आगे निकल जाना

🇩🇪 überholen

🇮🇩 melampaui

🇺🇦 обігнати

🇵🇱 wyprzedzić

🇯🇵 追い越す

🇫🇷 distancer

🇪🇸 superar

🇹🇷 geride bırakmak

🇰🇷 앞지르다

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 předjet

🇸🇰 predbehnúť

🇨🇳 超越

🇸🇮 preseči

🇮🇸 skara fram úr

🇰🇿 озып шығу

🇬🇪 გადასწრება

🇦🇿 öndə olmaq

🇲🇽 superar

Word origin

The word 'outdistance' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'distance', dating back to the early 18th century. The concept of surpassing someone in distance or time has been a common theme in sports and competitions throughout history. The verb 'outdistance' emphasizes the act of going beyond or surpassing others, highlighting the competitive nature of human endeavors.