Definitions
- Describing someone or something that does better than expected in a competition or task. - Referring to a person or thing that excels in a particular area or field. - Talking about a situation where someone or something performs better than others in a given task or activity.
- Describing someone or something that stands out and surpasses others in terms of appearance, talent, or performance. - Referring to a person or thing that shines brighter or more brilliantly than others in a given situation. - Talking about a situation where someone or something is more impressive or remarkable than others in a particular context.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where someone or something is better than others.
- 2Both words imply a sense of competition or comparison.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people or things.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Outperform is typically used in the context of competition or tasks, while outshine is more often used in the context of appearance, talent, or performance.
- 2Focus: Outperform emphasizes doing better than others in a specific area or field, while outshine emphasizes standing out and being more impressive or remarkable.
- 3Intensity: Outperform suggests a higher level of achievement or success than others, while outshine suggests a higher level of excellence or brilliance.
- 4Connotation: Outperform is neutral and can be used in both positive and negative contexts, while outshine has a more positive connotation and is usually used in a positive context.
Remember this!
Outperform and outshine are synonyms that describe situations where someone or something is better than others. However, outperform is typically used in the context of competition or tasks, emphasizing doing better than others in a specific area or field. On the other hand, outshine is more often used in the context of appearance, talent, or performance, emphasizing standing out and being more impressive or remarkable.
