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outdistance Antonyms

Opposite of outdistance

Because the opposite of outdistance shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To leave (a competitor or pursuer) far behind by moving at a significantly faster speed.

Usage Example

"The marathon runner began to fall behind the rest of the pack during the final three miles of the race."

Strongest
fall behind
Strong
trail
lag

• verb (Context 2)

To surpass or exceed (someone or something) by a wide margin in achievement, development, or performance.

Usage Example

"Demand for renewable energy continues to fall behind the current capacity of the regional power grid."

Strong
fall behind
underperform

Similar words to outdistance

Words similar to outdistance shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

outstrip
outpace
surpass
outrun
outperform
leave behind
exceed
outdo
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• Nearby Words

outcry
outdated
outdatedness
outdistance
outdo
outdoor
outdoors

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Outdistance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/outdistance
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