verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To go faster than; to exceed the pace of. transitive

   "The youngster outpaced his grandfather and ran on ahead."

2. 2
   surpass in speed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

catch updistanceexceedexcelgaingain upon

Example

More examples

"Giraffes can easily outpace lions."

Etymology

From out- + pace.

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