outstrip (ˌaʊtˈstrɪp
)
Definitions
verb
(tr)- to surpass in a sphere of activity, competition, etc
- to be or grow greater than
- to go faster than and leave behind
Synonyms
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surpass,
beat,
leave behind,
eclipse,
overtake,
best,
top,
better,
overshadow,
outdo,
outclass,
outperform,
outshine,
leave standing
tower above,
get ahead of go one better than
run rings around,
knock spots off,
put in the shade,
Usage examples
He spoke very quickly, as if the words were going to outstrip him.
, INSTRUMENTS OF DARKNESS (2002)However, companies should pause to remember that their technological capabilities will probably far outstrip their abilities to use them.
Business Today (2000)In other words, the growth in tax revenue is expected to outstrip population growth by almost four to one.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2005)It's all part of Isuzu's ambitious plan to boost sales of their Pounds 16,000 pick-up to outstrip Japanese rivals Toyota by 2005.
Sun, News of the World (2004)Why do investment bankers continue to invent, and successfully sell, complex new securities that outstrip our ability to value them?
, Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)