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Definition of outpace

outpace

/aʊtˈpeɪs/
out · pace
Past Simple:outpaced
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Past Participle:outpaced
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Present Participle:outpacing
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outpace Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To grow, develop, or advance more rapidly than a competitor, standard, or related factor.

Example

"Demand for renewable energy has steadily outpaced expectations over the past decade."

2

To move, run, or travel faster than someone or something else.

Example

"The seasoned marathon runner easily outpaced the rest of the competitors during the final mile."

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• Rhymes for outpace

• Nearby Words

outmost
outmuscle
outnumber
outpace
outpatient
outperform
outperformance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late 16th-century English from the prefix out- (meaning surpassing or exceeding) combined with pace, which derives via Old French pas from Latin passus ('a step or stride').

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