What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
outride
Example
She outrides her competitors in every horse race. [outrides: verb]
Example
He can outride anyone in the group when it comes to endurance. [outride: verb]
Example
I managed to outride the other bikers and reach the finish line first. [outride: verb]
outpace
Example
She outpaced her opponents in the final lap of the race. [outpaced: verb]
Example
Our company is outpacing our competitors in terms of sales growth. [outpacing: gerund or present participle]
Example
He was unable to outpace the car chasing him. [outpace: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Outpace is more commonly used than outride in everyday language. Outpace is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while outride is less common and may be considered outdated in some contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between outride and outpace?
Both outride and outpace are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
