Definition

To cry or shed tears more than someone else.

Example

She seemed to outweep everyone at the funeral, her sorrow overwhelming.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe how much I cried during that movie last night.

Really? I thought I would outweep everyone in the theater!

It was so emotional; I think I did outweep my friends, too.

Same here! I was a total mess by the end.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from Old English, where 'out' means outside or beyond, and 'weep' comes from 'wēpan', meaning to cry or shed tears. Therefore, 'outweep' refers to the act of crying out or beyond, expressing grief or sorrow vocally.

Memory Tip

Think of 'out' meaning beyond and 'weep' meaning to cry — this helps you remember that 'outweep' means to cry out or express sorrow vocally.

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