Definition

To spend more money than someone else or more than what is available.

Example

She tends to outspend her budget every month.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe how much you outspend everyone during the holidays!

I know, right? I just love buying gifts for my family.

But don’t you worry about how much you’re spending?

Sometimes, but I just try to make it worth it for them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outspend → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or more than) and "spend" (from Old English "spendan", meaning to expend or use up). The word "outspend" means to spend more than someone else or to exceed in expenditure.

Memory Tip

Think of spending 'beyond' ('out-') what you have or what someone else has — that's why outspend means to spend more.

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