outpaced

[out-peyst]

outpaced Definition

  • 1to go faster or further than someone or something else in a race or competition
  • 2to develop or improve more quickly than someone or something else

Using outpaced: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outpaced" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Kenyan runner outpaced his competitors and won the race.

  • Example

    The company's sales have outpaced its competitors this year.

  • Example

    Technological advancements have outpaced our ability to regulate them.

outpaced Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outpaced

Antonyms for outpaced

  • lag behind
  • fall behind
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Summary: outpaced in Brief

The verb 'outpaced' [out-peyst] means to go faster or further than someone or something else in a race or competition, or to develop or improve more quickly than someone or something else. It is often used to describe a situation where one entity is surpassing another in speed or progress, as in 'The company's sales have outpaced its competitors this year.' Synonyms include 'surpass,' 'overtake,' and 'outstrip.'