Outrace: meaning, definitions and examples

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outrace

[ aʊtˈreɪs ]

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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.