What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
outracing
Example
The athlete was outracing his opponents in the final lap of the race. [outracing: verb]
Example
She was outracing the storm, trying to get home before it started raining. [outracing: gerund or present participle]
outrun
Example
He managed to outrun the police and escape into the woods. [outrun: verb]
Example
The cheetah can outrun any other land animal. [outrun: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Outrun is more commonly used than outracing in everyday language. Outrun is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while outracing is less common and refers to a specific situation of moving faster than someone or something else.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between outracing and outrun?
Both outracing and outrun are informal words and can be used in casual conversations or writing.
