Definitions
- Describing a situation where one person or thing is ahead of another in a competition or race. - Referring to a situation where one thing is superior or more advanced than another. - Talking about exceeding or going beyond a limit or expectation.
- Referring to a situation where one person or thing is better or more skilled than another. - Describing a situation where one thing is superior or more advanced than another. - Talking about exceeding or going beyond a limit or expectation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where one thing or person is better or more advanced than another.
- 2Both words can be used to describe exceeding or going beyond a limit or expectation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe superiority or excellence.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Outstrip is more commonly used to describe a situation where one person or thing is ahead of another in a competition or race, while surpass is more commonly used to describe a situation where one person or thing is better or more skilled than another.
- 2Intensity: Surpass implies a higher degree of excellence or superiority than outstrip.
- 3Connotation: Outstrip has a neutral connotation, while surpass has a positive connotation.
Remember this!
Outstrip and surpass are synonyms that describe situations where one person or thing is better or more advanced than another. However, outstrip is more commonly used to describe a situation where one person or thing is ahead of another in a competition or race, while surpass is more commonly used to describe a situation where one person or thing is better or more skilled than another. Additionally, surpass implies a higher degree of excellence or superiority than outstrip.
