Outdistance
verb
To be better or do better than someone or something.
Despite being smaller, the new company managed to outdistance its competitors in the market.
Often appears as...
- outdistance competitors
- outdistance predecessors
verb
To go further than something.
The cheetah can easily outdistance any other land animal with its speed.
Often appears as...
- outdistance the competition
- outdistance in a race
verb
To be better or do better than someone or something.
Despite being smaller, the new company managed to outdistance its competitors in the market.
Often appears as...
- outdistance competitors
- outdistance predecessors
verb
To go further than something.
The cheetah can easily outdistance any other land animal with its speed.
Often appears as...
- outdistance the competition
- outdistance in a race
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Used to describe when one competitor has a significant advantage or superiority over others.
The runner from Kenya outdistanced her rivals with her incredible stamina.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical achievements or advancements.
She outdistanced her peers academically after winning the science award.
Pro Tip 3/3Progress Comparison
Highlights the degree of progress or improvement over another's performance.
The software update outdistanced the previous version's capabilities by miles.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Used to describe when one competitor has a significant advantage or superiority over others.
The runner from Kenya outdistanced her rivals with her incredible stamina.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical achievements or advancements.
She outdistanced her peers academically after winning the science award.
Pro Tip 3/3Progress Comparison
Highlights the degree of progress or improvement over another's performance.
The software update outdistanced the previous version's capabilities by miles.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Used to describe when one competitor has a significant advantage or superiority over others.
The runner from Kenya outdistanced her rivals with her incredible stamina.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical achievements or advancements.
She outdistanced her peers academically after winning the science award.
Pro Tip 3/3Progress Comparison
Highlights the degree of progress or improvement over another's performance.
The software update outdistanced the previous version's capabilities by miles.
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Quote examples
Arnold J. Toynbee
British Historian
A city that outdistances man's walking powers is a trap for man.
Quote examples
Arnold J. Toynbee
British Historian
A city that outdistances man's walking powers is a trap for man.
Example 1 of 1
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