outride
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈaʊtraɪd/
KK: /aʊtˈraɪd/
noun
Definition
A part of a metrical unit in poetry that is not stressed and is either left out or added without being counted in the rhythm.
Example
In sprung rhythm, an outride can change the way a poem is read by adding extra syllables.
Conversation
Have you ever heard of the term outride?
No, I haven't. What does it mean?
It's a concept in poetry related to rhythm, actually.
Interesting! I love learning new literary terms.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
syllable
cluster
foot
Antonyms
stress
emphasis
accent
transitive verb
Definition
To ride faster or better than someone else, or to endure a difficult situation successfully.
Example
He was able to outride all his competitors in the race.
Tense Forms
Past: outrode
Past Participle: outridden
Conversation
Did you see how fast John can outride everyone in the race?
Yeah, he's really impressive on that bike!
I wonder if I could ever outride him one day.
Root Explanation
Outride → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or outside) and "ride" (from Old English "ridan", meaning to sit on and be carried). The word "outride" means to ride beyond or surpass in riding ability or distance.
Memory Tip
Think of riding 'beyond' ('out-') what is usual or expected — that's what outride means.
Visually Confused Words
outstride
outbridge
outside
outarde
ourie
outwrite
outtrade
outslide