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outrun

 

[ aʊtˈrʌn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to escape quickly

To outrun means to run faster than someone or something in order to escape from them. It can also mean to surpass or exceed something in speed or distance.

Synonyms

outpace, outrace, outstrip

Examples of usage

  • He tried to outrun the pursuing police car.
  • She managed to outrun her competitors and win the race.
  • The athlete outran his own personal best time.
Context #2 | Noun

a fast pace or speed

As a noun, outrun refers to a fast pace or speed, often used in the context of running, racing, or competition.

Synonyms

pace, speed, velocity

Examples of usage

  • She set an impressive outrun during the marathon.
  • The car reached an outrun that impressed the spectators.

Translations

Translations of the word "outrun" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ultrapassar

🇮🇳 तेज़ दौड़ना

🇩🇪 überholen

🇮🇩 mengungguli

🇺🇦 обігнати

🇵🇱 wyprzedzić

🇯🇵 追い越す (おいこす)

🇫🇷 dépasser

🇪🇸 adelantar

🇹🇷 geçmek

🇰🇷 앞지르다

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 předběhnout

🇸🇰 predbehnúť

🇨🇳 超越 (chāoyuè)

🇸🇮 prehiteti

🇮🇸 taka fram úr

🇰🇿 озу

🇬🇪 გადასწრება

🇦🇿 öndələmək

🇲🇽 adelantar

Etymology

The word 'outrun' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'run', dating back to Middle English. The concept of outrunning has been a part of human history since ancient times, where the ability to run faster than others was crucial for survival and competition.

See also: overrun, run, runaway, runnable, runner, runners, running, runoff, runs, runtime, runway.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,118, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.