Definition

To achieve more than someone else or to do better than expected.

Example

She managed to outachieve her classmates in the final exams.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about how she managed to outachieve everyone in the competition?

Yeah, that was impressive! I didn’t expect her to do so well.

I know, right? It’s inspiring to see someone outachieve their goals like that.

Absolutely! It makes me want to work harder myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outachieve → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or surpassing) and "achieve" (from Old French *achever*, meaning to complete or bring to a conclusion). The word "outachieve" means to surpass or achieve more than someone or something else.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'beyond' ('out-') what you have 'completed' ('achieve') — that's how you remember that outachieve means to surpass in achievement.

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