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outclass

verb
out·​class | \ ËŒau̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio) \
outclassed; outclassing; outclasses

Definition of outclass

transitive verb

: to excel or surpass so decisively as to be or appear to be of a higher class

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Examples of outclass in a Sentence

The new model outclasses all past models. She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.

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UConn was ultimately outclassed by a better team and remains painfully young. Mike Anthony, courant.com, "Mike Anthony: With a heavy heart, Randy Edsall coached UConn through a performance that the program should be proud of," 8 Sep. 2019 Despite this enthusiasm, West Ham were outclassed by last year's Premier League winners, and would go on to be soundly defeated 5-0. SI.com, "West Ham 0-5 Man City: 4 Tactical Learnings From Pep Guardiola's Opening Day Masterclass," 11 Aug. 2019 Yes, the opponents will improve in the weeks to come, but Samuel outclassed the reserves Saturday. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, "Kurtenbach: Two rookies might take the 49ers’ offense to the next level in 2019," 11 Aug. 2019 Dwelley has outclassed his main competition - rookie Kaden Smith and Levine Toilolo — in training camp and appears capable of assuming a larger role after playing primarily on special teams in 2018. Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "Five 49ers to watch in preseason opener," 10 Aug. 2019 For the second consecutive day, the Dodgers were outclassed, a rare occurrence during a campaign with few valleys. Los Angeles Times, "Dodgers’ plethora of defensive problems add up to worst loss of season," 29 July 2019 While Alaphilippe outclassed his rivals during the first two weeks on short, punchy climbs, hanging on in the Pyrenees and by upsetting Thomas in the time trial, Pinot is closing in on the lead fast. Reuters, The Mercury News, "Why it’s the most exciting Tour de France since the Greg LeMond days," 22 July 2019 Looked and sounded good, but seemed outclassed in this field. Aric Chokey, sun-sentinel.com, "How did the Democratic candidates do in their first round of debates? We rated them.," 28 June 2019 However, despite Juventus currently enjoying a good run of form, Son has declared that Spurs have the potential to outclass the Italian giants and continue their promising run in Europe, as reported by Sky Sports. SI.com, "'We Are Not Scared': Tottenham's Son Heung-Min Has Declared Spurs Won't Be Intimidated by Juventus," 5 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of outclass

1870, in the meaning defined above

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outclass

verb

English Language Learners Definition of outclass

: to be or do much better than (someone or something)

outclass

verb
out·​class | \ au̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio) \
outclassed; outclassing

Kids Definition of outclass

: to be or do much better than : surpass She outclassed everyone else in the competition.

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