outstrip

Meanings

• Verb

  To go beyond or surpass in speed, performance, or achievement.

  - "The cheetah can outstrip a racehorse over short distances."
  - "Despite being older, John outstripped his younger colleague in sales this month."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

overstep , transcend , transgress , overgo , overhaul , overtake

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outstrip
strip , trip , slip

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Variants

List of all variants of outstrip that leads to same result
outstrip , outstripped , outstripping , outstrips , outstript

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to go beyond the strip' in hunting, where the hounds were allowed to run free.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'outstrip' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In the context of sports, 'outstripping' refers to running faster than the competition.

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Related Concepts

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1. Competition: Outstrip is often used in the context of competition and striving to be better than others.

2. Progress: Outstrip can also refer to making progress beyond what is expected or normal.

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Culture

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Outstrip has been used in literature to describe characters who outperform their peers or expectations. For example, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Scout outstrips her classmates in her understanding of empathy and justice.

How to Memorize "outstrip"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a race where one runner outstrips the others to win.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outstrip' with the idea of surpassing others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Outrun the Stripes' to remember the definition.

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