outran Definition
past tense of outrun: to run faster or farther than someone or something else.
Using outran: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outran" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She outran all the other competitors in the race.
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The cheetah can outrun any other land animal.
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I tried to catch up with him, but he outran me.
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The thief outran the police and escaped.
outran Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: outran in Brief
'Outran' [ˌaʊtˈræn] is the past tense of 'outrun,' which means to run faster or farther than someone or something else. It is often used in sports or competitions, as in 'She outran all the other competitors in the race.' 'Outran' is synonymous with 'outpace' and 'outstrip,' and antonymous with 'fall behind' and 'lag behind.'
