Definition

To swim faster than someone or something else.

Example

She can outswim all her friends in the pool.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see the race yesterday?

Yeah, it was amazing how she managed to outswim everyone.

I wonder what her secret is to swimming so fast.

Maybe she trains more often than the rest of us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outswim → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or surpassing) and "swim" (from Old English "swimman", meaning to move through water). The word "outswim" means to swim beyond or surpass someone or something in swimming ability.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'beyond' ('out-') in your ability to 'move through water' ('swim'). This helps you remember that 'outswim' means to swim better or faster than someone else.

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