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outrun Antonyms

Opposite of outrun

Because the opposite of outrun 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 run or travel faster or further than someone or something else.

Usage Example

"The gazelle managed to fall behind the pursuing predator across the open savanna."

Strongest
fall behind
Strong
trail
lag

• verb (Context 2)

To develop, grow, or progress more rapidly than something else; to exceed or surpass a limit.

Usage Example

"Housing demand in the metropolitan area has continued to fall short of the available supply."

Strong
fall short of
trail

Similar words to outrun

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

outpace
outstrip
outdistance
surpass
exceed
leave behind
overtake
transcend
See all synonyms of outrun

• Nearby Words

outright
outrightness
outro
outrun
outsell
outset
outshine

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