What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
outweaponed
Example
The enemy was outweaponed and had no chance of winning the battle. [outweaponed: adjective]
Example
The army was outweaponed and had to retreat from the battlefield. [outweaponed: verb]
outclassed
Example
The champion boxer outclassed his opponent in every round. [outclassed: verb]
Example
The new student felt outclassed by his classmates who were all top performers. [outclassed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Outclassed is more commonly used than outweaponed in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between outweaponed and outclassed?
Outclassed is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while outweaponed is more commonly used in formal or technical language.
