outshine
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /aʊtˈʃaɪn/
KK: /aʊtʃaɪn/
intransitive verb
Definition
To shine brighter or more impressively than something or someone else.
Example
In the talent show, her performance seemed to outshine all the others.
Tense Forms
Past: outshone
Past Participle: outshone
Conversation
Did you see how she managed to outshine everyone at the party last night?
Yeah, she had that stunning dress and her confidence was just amazing!
It's true, I think her energy really helped her outshine the rest of us.
Definitely, it made the whole evening so much more fun!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shine
radiate
gleam
Antonyms
dull
fade
dim
transitive verb
Definition
To be more impressive or successful than someone or something else; to do better than another person or thing.
Example
Her performance in the play was so good that it outshone all the others.
Tense Forms
Past: outshone
Past Participle: outshone
Conversation
Did you see how she managed to outshine everyone at the party last night?
I know, right? Her dress was stunning!
I thought it was impressive how she could outshine even the decorations.
Root Explanation
Outshine → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or surpassing) and "shine" (from Old English "scīnan", meaning to emit light). The word "outshine" means to shine brighter than someone or something else, surpassing in brightness or excellence.
Memory Tip
Think of shining 'beyond' ('out-') someone else — that's why outshine means to shine brighter than others.
Visually Confused Words
routine
routhie
outline
outhire
couthie
countershine