outrun

[out-ruhn]

outrun Definition

• 1. to run faster or farther than someone or something else
• 2. to escape from someone or something by running faster than them

Using outrun: Examples

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

• Example

  She outran all her competitors and won the race.

• Example

  The cheetah can outrun any other land animal.

• Example

  He tried to outrun the police but was eventually caught.

• Example

  I need to outrun the storm and get home before it starts raining.

outrun Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outrun

• outpace
• outstrip
• surpass
• exceed
• overtake

Antonyms for outrun

• trail
• lag behind

Phrases with outrun

• outrun one's shadow

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

  Example

  The athlete was so fast that he seemed to be outrunning his shadow.

• outrun the clock

  to complete a task in less time than is available

  Example

  We need to outrun the clock if we want to finish this project on time.

• outrun one's welcome

  to stay too long in a place or situation, causing annoyance or discomfort to others

  Example

  I think it's time for us to leave; we don't want to outrun our welcome.

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Summary: outrun in Brief

To 'outrun' [out-ruhn] means to run faster or farther than someone or something else, or to escape from someone or something by running faster than them. It can be used literally, as in 'She outran all her competitors and won the race,' or figuratively, as in 'We need to outrun the clock if we want to finish this project on time.' Other phrases include 'outrun one's shadow,' 'outrun the clock,' and 'outrun one's welcome.'