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out·strip
 outstrip
- pronunciation:
- aUt
strIp
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
outstripped, outstripping, outstrips |
| definition 1: |
to go faster or farther than; outrun.
- synonyms:
- distance, outdistance, outrun, surpass
- similar words:
- lap, outplay, overhaul, overtake
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| definition 2: |
to exceed or surpass.
The new machine easily outstripped the old one in speed and efficiency.- synonyms:
- better, exceed, excel, surpass, top, transcend
- similar words:
- beat, best, cap, eclipse, outclass, outdo, overcome
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| related words: |
break, eclipse, lead, overcome, overhaul, overtake, pass, surpass |
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