What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
outpass
Example
She outpassed all her competitors in the spelling bee. [outpass: verb]
Example
The car outpassed the speed limit on the highway. [outpass: verb]
outstrip
Example
The company's profits outstripped their expectations this quarter. [outstrip: verb]
Example
Her talent outstrips that of her peers. [outstrips: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Outstrip is more commonly used than outpass in everyday language, and it has a wider range of meanings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between outpass and outstrip?
Both outpass and outstrip are formal words that are appropriate for use in academic or professional contexts.
