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Definition of outstrip

outstrip

/aʊtˈstrɪp/
out · strip
Past Simple:outstripped
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Past Participle:outstripped
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Present Participle:outstripping
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outstrip Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To exceed, surpass, or become greater than something else in amount, degree, rate, or performance.

Example

"Consumer demand for renewable energy continues to outstrip the current supply capacity."

2

To move faster than and overtake someone or something in a race or course.

Example

"The seasoned marathoner easily outstripped the younger competitors during the final mile."

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• Rhymes for outstrip

• Nearby Words

outstep
outstretch
outstretched
outstrip
outswim
outtake
outtalk

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the prefix 'out-' (meaning surpassing) and an obsolete verb 'strip' meaning 'to move swiftly past', which is distinct in origin from the common verb meaning 'to remove clothing or covering'.

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