outrace

[ˌaʊtˈreɪs]

outrace Definition

to run, drive, or move faster than someone or something else in a race or competition.

Using outrace: Examples

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

• Example

  She outraced her competitors to win the gold medal.

• Example

  The car outraced the police.

• Example

  He tried to outrun the storm, but it caught up with him.

outrace Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outrace

• beat
• surpass
• outstrip

Phrases with outrace

• outrace the clock

  to complete a task before a deadline or before time runs out

  Example

  We need to outrace the clock to finish this project before the end of the day.

• outrace one's shadow

  to move so quickly that one's shadow appears to be left behind

  Example

  The cheetah can outrun most animals and even outraces its own shadow.

• outrace the wind

  to move so fast that it feels like one is moving faster than the wind

  Example

  The sailboat was able to outrun the wind and reach the shore in record time.

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Summary: outrace in Brief

'Outrace' [ˌaʊtˈreɪs] means to move faster than someone or something else in a race or competition. It can be used literally, as in 'She outraced her competitors to win the gold medal,' or figuratively, as in 'We need to outrace the clock to finish this project before the end of the day.'