outnumbered Definition
- 1be more numerous than somebody/something
- 2having a smaller number of people or things than the opposing side
Using outnumbered: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outnumbered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The enemy forces outnumbered us.
Example
We were outnumbered and outgunned.
Example
The students outnumbered the teachers in the protest.
outnumbered Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for outnumbered
- outnumber
- surpass in number
- exceed in number
Antonyms for outnumbered
- match in number
- equal in number
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Summary: outnumbered in Brief
'Outnumbered' [aʊtˈnaʊmbəd] is an adjective that describes a situation where one group has fewer people or things than the opposing side. It can also mean to have more people or things than somebody/something. Examples include 'The enemy forces outnumbered us' and 'The students outnumbered the teachers in the protest.'