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Definition of outdistance

outdistance

/ˌaʊtˈdɪs.təns/
out · dis · tance
Past Simple:outdistanced
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Past Participle:outdistanced
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Present Participle:outdistancing
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outdistance Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for outdistance

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English in the early 19th century by combining the prefix 'out-' (meaning surpassing) with the verb 'distance', which traces back through Old French to the Latin verb 'distare' (to stand apart).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outdistance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outdistance
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