outstridev.
/ˌaʊtˈstrʌɪd/, U.S. /ˌaʊtˈstraɪd/ transitive. To surpass in speed or length of stride; to stride beyond. Frequently figurative and in extended use.
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the world > movement > progressive motion > walking > walk upon or tread [verb (transitive)] > tread with long steps > outdo in striding
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the world > animals > mammals > group Ungulata (hoofed) > family Equidae (general equines) > horse defined by speed or gait > [verb (transitive)] > excel in length of stride
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1616 B. Jonson Speeches at Prince Henries Barriers 60 in Wks. I With arkes triumphall for their actions done, Out-striding the Collossus of the sunne.
1621 Bp. H. King Serm. 25 Nov. 57 That which outstrides the largest fable in Ouid, the Golden Legend.
1709 R. Gould Poetess in Wks. 24 What has this Age produc'd from Female Pens But an Obsceneness that out-strides the Men's?
1798 J. Austen Let. 17 Nov. (1995) 19 Though she does not gain strength very rapidly, my expectations are humble enough not to outstride her improvements.
1859 J. S. Knowles Virginus III. i. 82 Art thou such a friend, That..I find thee, keeping with me, step by step; And even in thy loving eagerness Outstriding me?
1898 Westm. Gaz. 31 May 5/2 He [sc. a horse] was apparently beaten rather for speed than for stamina, or possibly outstridden by his gigantic rival.
1972 Times 11 Sept. 3/1 The department outstrides those of many universities in equipment and reputation.
1996 19th-cent. Lit. 51 28 Poe's satire, however, outstrides the safe confines of ritual.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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