The Opposite(Antonym) of “outnumber”
The antonyms of outnumber are be outnumbered and be surpassed in number. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of having fewer people or things than others.
Explore all Antonyms of “outnumber”
- be outnumbered
- be surpassed in number
Definitions and Examples of be outnumbered, be surpassed in number
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To have fewer people or things than others in a particular situation.
Example
In the battle, our troops were outnumbered by the enemy forces.
Key Differences: be outnumbered vs be surpassed in number
- 1Be outnumbered is used to describe a situation where there are more opponents or competitors than oneself.
- 2Be surpassed in number is used to describe a situation where someone or something has fewer people or things than others in a particular context.
Effective Usage of be outnumbered, be surpassed in number
- 1Debate: Use these antonyms to argue for or against a particular point of view.
- 2Sports: Use these antonyms to describe the performance of teams or players in a game.
- 3Business: Use these antonyms to compare the performance of companies or products in a market.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of outnumber are be outnumbered and be surpassed in number. Use these words to describe situations where there are more or fewer people or things than others. These antonyms can be used in debates, sports, and business contexts to compare performance and argue for or against a particular point of view.
