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outrun Definition and Meaning in English (outrun definition)

verb
Synonyms:outpaceovertakesurpass
Quick Answer • Definition

Outrun definition: To run faster than someone or something, thereby surpassing them.

Definitions of Outrun

  1. 1verb

    To run faster than someone or something, thereby surpassing them.

  2. 2verb

    To exceed or escape a limit, a problem, or a pursuit.

Example Sentences

casual

“The gazelle managed to outrun the cheetah.”

casual

“His expenses always outrun his income.”

Synonyms

outpaceovertakesurpassleave behind

Antonyms

fall behindlagtrail

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseoutran
past participleoutrun
present participleoutrunning

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Outrun definition: To run faster than someone or something, thereby surpassing them.
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'Outrun' translates to 'outrun' in English. Outrun definition: To run faster than someone or something, thereby surpassing them.
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