Definitions
- Describing a situation where one person or thing has surpassed another in terms of performance, achievement, or success. - Talking about a competition where one participant has taken the lead over others. - Referring to a situation where one thing is moving faster or further than another.
- Referring to a situation where something goes beyond a limit or expectation. - Talking about a situation where one person or thing performs better than another. - Describing a situation where one thing is greater in quantity or quality than another.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where one thing is greater or better than another.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a competition or comparison between two or more things.
- 3Both words are verbs that indicate a change in status or position.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Outstrip is often used to describe a situation where one thing is moving faster or further than another, while exceed is more commonly used to describe a situation where something goes beyond a limit or expectation.
- 2Intensity: Exceed implies a higher degree of surpassing or going beyond a limit than outstrip.
- 3Direction: Outstrip implies movement forward or ahead of something else, while exceed does not necessarily imply movement or direction.
- 4Connotation: Outstrip can have a positive or neutral connotation, while exceed can have a negative or positive connotation depending on the context.
- 5Formality: Exceed is more formal than outstrip and is often used in academic or professional contexts.
Remember this!
Outstrip and exceed are synonyms that describe a situation where one thing is greater or better than another. However, outstrip is often used to describe a situation where one thing is moving faster or further than another, while exceed is more commonly used to describe a situation where something goes beyond a limit or expectation. Additionally, exceed implies a higher degree of surpassing or going beyond a limit than outstrip, and exceed is more formal than outstrip.
