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( aʊ trʌ n)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense outruns , present participle outrunning , past tense outran language note: The form outrun is used in the present tense and is also the past participle of the verb.1. verb If you outrun someone, you run faster than they do, and therefore are able to escape from them or to arrive somewhere before they do.
There are not many players who can outrun me. [ VERB noun]
Synonyms: outdistance, beat, escape, leave behind More Synonyms of outrun
2. verb If one thing outruns another thing, the first thing develops faster than the second thing.
Spending could outrun the capacity of businesses to produce the goods. [ VERB noun]
More Synonyms of outrun
outrun in British English ( ˌaʊtˈrʌn )
verb Word forms: -runs , -running , -ran or -run ( transitive) 1. to run faster, farther, or better than
2. to escape from by or as if by running
outrun in American English ( ˌaʊtˈrʌn )
verb transitive Word forms: ˌoutˈran , ˌoutˈrun , ˌoutˈrunning 1. to run faster, farther, or better than
3. to escape (a pursuer) by or as by running
Examples of 'outrun' in a sentence outrun
No one would argue with or outrun a police dog. Think you can outrun a horse? To win, simply outrun your rival. The Scottish centres and wings were outweighed, outgunned and outrun. IN crucial moments the Ivorian was second best, out of position or simply outrun.
Definition
to run faster or further than (someone)
There are not many sprinters in the world who can outrun her.
Synonyms
escape
leave behind
get away from
shake off
leave standing (informal)
Definition
to develop faster than (something)
The population growth will eventually outrun the supply of food.
Additional synonyms Definition
to overcome or defeat
He was easily beaten into third place.
Synonyms
defeat ,
outdo ,
trounce ,
overcome ,
stuff (slang) ,
master ,
tank (slang) ,
crush ,
overwhelm ,
conquer ,
lick (informal) ,
undo ,
subdue ,
excel ,
surpass ,
overpower ,
outstrip ,
clobber (slang) ,
vanquish ,
outrun ,
subjugate ,
run rings around (informal) ,
wipe the floor with (informal) ,
knock spots off (informal) ,
make mincemeat of (informal) ,
pip at the post ,
outplay ,
blow out of the water (slang) ,
put in the shade (informal) ,
bring to their knees
Definition
to overshadow or surpass
The gramophone was eclipsed by the compact disc.
Synonyms
surpass ,
exceed ,
overshadow ,
excel ,
transcend ,
outdo ,
outclass ,
outshine ,
leave or put in the shade (informal)
Definition
to outdistance or escape from
I couldn't lose him, but he couldn't overtake.
Synonyms
escape from ,
pass ,
leave behind ,
evade ,
lap ,
duck (informal) ,
dodge ,
shake off ,
elude ,
slip away from ,
outstrip ,
throw off ,
outrun ,
outdistance ,
give someone the slip outré outrider outright outrun outset outshine outside
Additional synonyms Definition
to be more successful or better than (someone or something) in performance
Both sides have tried to outdo each other.
Synonyms
surpass ,
best ,
top ,
beat ,
overcome ,
exceed ,
eclipse ,
overshadow ,
excel ,
transcend ,
outstrip ,
get the better of ,
outclass ,
outshine ,
tower above ,
outsmart ,
outmanoeuvre ,
go one better than (informal) ,
run rings around (informal) ,
outfox ,
outdistance ,
be one up on ,
score points off ,
put in the shade ,
outjockey
Definition
to go faster than (someone)
These craft can easily outpace most boats.
Synonyms
outdistance ,
leave behind ,
outstrip ,
lose ,
shake off ,
outrun ,
leave standing (informal)
Definition
to go faster than (someone)
He soon outstripped the other runners.
Synonyms
outdistance ,
lose ,
leave behind ,
shake off ,
outrun ,
leave standing (informal) ,
outpace Definition
to surpass (someone) in a particular activity
In recent years demand has outstripped supply.
Synonyms
exceed ,
eclipse ,
overtake ,
top ,
cap (informal) ,
go beyond ,
surpass ,
outdo Definition
to do better than (someone) after catching up with him or her
China overtook Japan to become the world's second-biggest economy.
Synonyms
outdo ,
top ,
exceed ,
eclipse ,
surpass ,
outstrip ,
get the better of ,
outclass ,
outshine ,
best ,
go one better than (informal) ,
outdistance ,
be one up on
Definition
to exceed
They were the first company in their field to pass the £2 billion turnover mark.
Synonyms
exceed ,
beat ,
overtake ,
go beyond ,
excel ,
surpass ,
transcend ,
outstrip ,
outdo ,
surmount Definition
to be greater in extent than or superior in achievement to (something or someone)
He was determined to surpass the achievements of his older brothers.
Synonyms
outdo ,
top ,
beat ,
best ,
cap (informal) ,
exceed ,
eclipse ,
overshadow ,
excel ,
transcend ,
outstrip ,
outshine ,
tower above ,
go one better than (informal) ,
put in the shade
Definition
to exceed or surpass
How are you ever going to top that?
Synonyms
surpass ,
better ,
beat ,
improve on ,
cap ,
exceed ,
best ,
eclipse ,
trump ,
go beyond ,
excel ,
transcend ,
outstrip ,
outdo ,
outshine ,
go one better than