Definition

To jump higher or further than someone or something else.

Example

She was able to outjump all her competitors in the long jump event.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how high Jake could outjump everyone at the park yesterday?

Yeah, I was really impressed!

I wonder if he practices jumping a lot to outjump us.

Probably! It seems like he has some serious skills.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outjump → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or outside) and "jump" (from Old English "dȳmpan", meaning to leap). The word "outjump" means to leap beyond or surpass someone or something in jumping.

Memory Tip

Think of jumping 'beyond' ('out-') something — that's why outjump means to leap further than others.

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