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outpaced

 

[ aʊtˈpeɪst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

competition speed

To outpace means to surpass or exceed someone or something in speed or progress. It indicates a situation where one entity moves faster or achieves more than another, often in a competitive context.

Synonyms

outstrip, overtake, surpass

Examples of usage

  • The runner outpaced her competitors during the final lap.
  • In the tech industry, innovation often outpaces regulation.
  • He outpaced everyone in the race, claiming victory.

Translations

Translations of the word "outpaced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superado

🇮🇳 पीछे छोड़ दिया

🇩🇪 überholt

🇮🇩 ditinggalkan

🇺🇦 перевершений

🇵🇱 wyprzedzony

🇯🇵 追い越された

🇫🇷 dépassé

🇪🇸 superado

🇹🇷 geride kaldı

🇰🇷 앞질렀다

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 překonán

🇸🇰 prekonaný

🇨🇳 超过

🇸🇮 prekoračen

🇮🇸 yfirgefinn

🇰🇿 алға шыққан

🇬🇪 განსხვავებული

🇦🇿 öndə olan

🇲🇽 superado

Etymology

The term 'outpace' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-' and the word 'pace'. The prefix 'out-' signifies surpassing or exceeding, while 'pace' refers to the speed or rate of movement. The origin of 'pace' can be traced back to Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'pas', which signifies step or pace. 'Outpace' has been used in English since the late 19th century, initially appearing in contexts related to racing and competition. Over time, its usage has expanded to various fields, including business and technology, where it describes surpassing in progress or development.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,014 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.