Definitions
- Describing a situation where one person or thing is better or more successful than another. - Referring to a situation where one person or thing is ahead of another in terms of progress, development, or achievement. - Talking about a situation where one person or thing is superior or more advanced than another.
- Referring to a situation where one person or thing catches up with and passes another. - Describing a situation where one person or thing surpasses another in speed, performance, or achievement. - Talking about a situation where one person or thing takes over or replaces another.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where one thing is ahead of another.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a competitive situation.
- 3Both words can be used in a figurative sense.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Outstrip emphasizes being better or more successful than another, while overtake emphasizes catching up with and passing another.
- 2Usage: Outstrip is often used in a comparative sense, while overtake is often used in a literal sense.
- 3Connotation: Outstrip has a positive connotation, while overtake can have a neutral or negative connotation.
- 4Speed: Overtake implies a faster pace than outstrip.
- 5Direction: Overtake implies moving forward, while outstrip does not necessarily imply movement.
Remember this!
Outstrip and overtake are synonyms that describe situations where one thing is ahead of another. However, outstrip emphasizes being better or more successful than another, while overtake emphasizes catching up with and passing another. Additionally, outstrip is often used in a comparative sense, while overtake is often used in a literal sense.
