Outraced: meaning, definitions and examples

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outraced

 

[ aʊtˈreɪst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

surpassed in speed

To outrace means to run faster than someone or something else. It often implies a competitive scenario where one participant exceeds another in speed or speed-related tasks.

Synonyms

outpace, outstrip, surpass.

Examples of usage

  • She outraced her competitors to the finish line.
  • The runner outraced all expectations during the final lap.
  • He managed to outrace the storm and reach safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "outraced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superado

🇮🇳 पीछे छोड़ दिया

🇩🇪 übertrumpft

🇮🇩 tertinggal

🇺🇦 перевершений

🇵🇱 prześcignięty

🇯🇵 追い越された

🇫🇷 dépassé

🇪🇸 superado

🇹🇷 geride bırakılmış

🇰🇷 추월당한

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 překonán

🇸🇰 predbehnutý

🇨🇳 超越

🇸🇮 presežen

🇮🇸 yfirgenginn

🇰🇿 асып кеткен

🇬🇪 გადაუსწრო

🇦🇿 üstün gəlmək

🇲🇽 superado

Etymology

The word 'outrace' is a combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' or 'surpassing' and 'race,' which comes from the Old Norse word 'ræþ,' meaning 'running' or 'a contest of speed.' The term has been in usage since the early 19th century, primarily in English-speaking contexts. Its usage has expanded from referring to literal racing scenarios to more metaphorical contexts where someone or something is outdone or surpassed in speed, efficiency, or capability. The evolution of the term reflects broader themes of competition and achievement found throughout sports and other areas of life.