Outrunning: meaning, definitions and examples
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outrunning
[ aʊtˈrʌnɪŋ ]
running faster
Outrunning refers to the act of running faster than someone or something else. It often implies a competitive aspect, where one individual escapes or outpaces others during a race or chase.
Synonyms
elude, escape, outpace, outstrip.
Examples of usage
- He was outrunning his rivals in the final lap of the race.
- The deer was so quick that it ended up outrunning the predator.
- In a game of tag, she was skillfully outrunning all her friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "outrunning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superação
🇮🇳 बचने का
🇩🇪 überholen
🇮🇩 mengalahkan
🇺🇦 випереджання
🇵🇱 przełamywanie
🇯🇵 追い越すこと
🇫🇷 décrochage
🇪🇸 superación
🇹🇷 geçmek
🇰🇷 앞서기
🇸🇦 التفوق
🇨🇿 předbíhání
🇸🇰 predbehnutie
🇨🇳 超越
🇸🇮 prehitevanje
🇮🇸 yfirkeyrslu
🇰🇿 алдыңғы қатарға шығу
🇬🇪 წინ გასვლა
🇦🇿 ötmək
🇲🇽 adelantar
Etymology
The word 'outrunning' is formed from the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' or 'surpassing,' combined with 'running,' derived from the Old English 'rinnan', which means 'to flow or run.' The concept of outrunning is deeply rooted in human culture, emphasizing speed, agility, and competition. The term has evolved over time, gaining prominence in athletic contexts, literature, and even metaphorical uses, like 'outrunning one's problems.' While its literal meaning pertains to physical running, it also encompasses broader ideas of evasion and superior performance.