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outdistance

verb
out·​dis·​tance | \ ˌau̇t-ˈdi-stən(t)s How to pronounce outdistance (audio) \
outdistanced; outdistancing; outdistances

Definition of outdistance

transitive verb

: to go far ahead of (as in a race) : outstrip

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Examples of outdistance in a Sentence

She easily outdistanced the other runners. This television outdistances all others in the number of sales.

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The Long Blue Lane racked up 6341 points to outdistance Loyola (CA) – 6231, Carmel (IN) – 6146, Phillips (MA) – 6109 and Woodlands (TX) – 5971. — Scott Springer, Cincinnati.com, "St. Xavier swim team voted top national team for a fifth consecutive time," 17 July 2019 Madeline Vonah said Lapointe St-Georges was part of the team which outdistanced them in their first year. — Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, "Naming cardboard boat ‘Titanic’ doesn’t sink siblings’ chances in Lincolnshire regatta," 15 July 2019

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First Known Use of outdistance

1789, in the meaning defined above

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More Definitions for outdistance

outdistance

verb

English Language Learners Definition of outdistance

: to go far ahead of or beyond (someone or something)

outdistance

verb
out·​dis·​tance | \ au̇t-ˈdi-stəns How to pronounce outdistance (audio) \
outdistanced; outdistancing

Kids Definition of outdistance

: to go far ahead of (as in a race)

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