Outrace: meaning, definitions and examples

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outrace

 

[ aʊtˈreɪs ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a race

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

Synonyms

outdistance, outpace, outstrip

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

Word origin

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.

See also: biracial, race, racehorse, racer, racers, racial, racialism, racialist, racing, racism, racist, racy.