Outstrip

Pronunciation: /aʊtstrɪp/

Definitions of outstrip

verb to surpass or exceed in performance, achievement, or quality

Example Sentences

A1 The rabbit can outstrip the turtle in a race.

A2 Her skills in math outstrip those of her classmates.

B1 The company's profits have outstripped expectations this quarter.

B2 The new technology has the potential to outstrip all competitors in the market.

C1 His determination to succeed has outstripped all obstacles in his path.

C2 The athlete's speed and agility outstrip all others in the competition.

Examples of outstrip in a Sentence

formal The company's revenue growth continues to outstrip its competitors.

informal Her skills in basketball outstrip everyone else on the team.

slang His car can outstrip any other vehicle on the road.

figurative Her determination to succeed outstrips all obstacles in her path.

Grammatical Forms of outstrip

• past tense: outstripped
• plural: outstrips
• comparative: outstripper
• superlative: outstripped
• present tense: outstrips
• future tense: will outstrip
• perfect tense: has outstripped
• continuous tense: is outstripping
• singular: outstrips
• positive degree: outstrip
• infinitive: to outstrip
• gerund: outstripping
• participle: outstripped

Origin and Evolution of outstrip

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'outstrip' originated from the combination of 'out' and 'strip' in Middle English.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to mean 'to strip off or remove the outer layer', the word 'outstrip' evolved over time to mean 'to surpass or exceed someone or something in performance or achievement'.