Outrace: meaning, definitions and examples

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outrace

[ aʊtˈreɪs ]

Verb

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in a race

To outdo in a race or competition; to surpass in performance or speed.

Synonyms

outdistance, outpace, outstrip.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
outrace	Similar to the first instance of 'outrace,' often used in the context of a direct race where speed is the key factor. In a thrilling finale, he outrace his rivals to win the gold medal
outstrip	Best used when talking about surpassing or exceeding something. Often used to describe achievements or numbers, such as sales, performance, or expectations. The company's sales have outstripped all previous records this quarter
outpace	Useful when referring to progress or development that exceeds or goes faster than another. Commonly used in business, tech, or personal development. The new tech startup managed to outpace its competitors by introducing innovative features faster
outdistance	Appropriate for describing situations where someone or something has left others far behind in terms of distance. Often used in sports or competitive contexts. The marathon runner managed to outdistance his closest rival by nearly a mile

Examples of usage

She managed to outrun all her competitors and win the race.
Despite his injury, he was able to outrun his opponents and reach the finish line first.

Translations

Translations of the word "outrace" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superar

🇮🇳 आगे निकल जाना

🇩🇪 überholen

🇮🇩 melewati

🇺🇦 обігнати

🇵🇱 wyprzedzić

🇯🇵 追い越す (おいこす)

🇫🇷 dépasser

🇪🇸 adelantar

🇹🇷 geçmek

🇰🇷 앞지르다

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 předběhnout

🇸🇰 predbehnúť

🇨🇳 超越 (chāoyuè)

🇸🇮 prehiteti

🇮🇸 að fara fram úr

🇰🇿 озып кету

🇬🇪 გადაუსწრო

🇦🇿 ötmək

🇲🇽 adelantar

Etymology

The word 'outrace' originated from the combination of 'out' meaning surpass or exceed, and 'race' referring to a competition involving speed. The term first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century, primarily used in the context of racing and competition. Over time, 'outrace' has become a commonly used verb to describe the act of surpassing others in a race or competition.