Definitions
- Describing a situation where one thing is moving faster than another. - Referring to a situation where one person or thing is surpassing another in a competition or race. - Talking about a situation where one thing is growing or developing more quickly than another.
- Describing a situation where one thing or person is surpassing another in performance, quality, or achievement. - Referring to a situation where one thing or person is exceeding expectations or standards. - Talking about a situation where one thing or person is leaving another behind in terms of progress or success.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where one thing or person is surpassing another.
- 2Both words can be used in the context of competition or comparison.
- 3Both words imply a sense of superiority or advantage over something or someone else.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Outpacing refers to moving faster or growing more quickly than something else, while outstripping refers to surpassing or exceeding something or someone in performance or achievement.
- 2Usage: Outpacing is often used in the context of speed, growth, or development, while outstripping is used in the context of performance, quality, or achievement.
- 3Connotation: Outpacing has a neutral connotation, while outstripping has a positive connotation.
- 4Verb form: Outpacing is a verb that describes an action, while outstripping can be both a verb and a present participle.
Remember this!
Outpacing and outstripping are synonyms that describe situations where one thing or person is surpassing another. However, outpacing emphasizes speed and growth, while outstripping emphasizes performance and achievement. Additionally, outpacing has a neutral connotation, while outstripping has a positive connotation.
