Definition

To go faster than someone or something else, or to achieve more than another person or thing.

Example

The athlete was able to outpace all of his competitors in the final lap of the race.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that the new runner might outpace everyone in the next marathon?

Really? That's impressive! I wonder how fast they are.

Yeah, it seems like they have been training hard to outpace the competition.

I can't wait to see how they perform; it should be an exciting race!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outpace → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or surpassing) and "pace" (from Old French *pas*, meaning step or pace). The word "outpace" means to surpass someone or something in speed or progress.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'beyond' ('out-') someone's 'step' ('pace') — that's how you remember that outpace means to surpass in speed.

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