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outstripped

/ˌaʊtˈstrɪpt/ /aʊtˈstrɪpt/

Meanings
verb
To outrun or leave behind.

Examples :

"We quickly outstripped the amateur runners."
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Related Words

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration behind

behind noun

/bəˈhaɪnd/ /bɪˈhaɪnd/

The rear, back-end

"The car's broken-down behind the school. "

Illustration surpass

surpass verb

/sɚˈpæs/

To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.

"The student's performance on the test surpassed all expectations. "

Illustration runners

runners noun

/ˈrʌnərz/

Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.

"I just got back from my morning run."

Illustration dedication

dedication noun

/ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.

"Her dedication to her studies earned her top grades in every subject. "

Illustration efforts

efforts noun

/ˈɛfəts/ /ˈɛfɚts/

The work involved in performing an activity; exertion.

"It took a lot of effort to find a decent-sized, fully-furnished apartment within walking distance of the office.   He made a conscious effort to not appear affected by the stories in the paper."

Illustration amateur

amateur noun

/ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/

A lover of something.

"My sister is an amateur baker; she loves trying new recipes. "

Illustration outrun

outrun noun

/ˈaʊtɹʌn/

(sheepdog trials) The sheepdog's initial run towards the sheep, done in a curving motion so as not to startle them.

"The judge carefully observed the sheepdog's outrun, noting its wide arc and gentle approach. "

Illustration exceed

exceed verb

/ɪkˈsiːd/

To be larger, greater than (something).

"My math test score exceeded my expectations. "

Illustration highest

highest adjective

/ˈhaɪ.ɪst/

Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

"The balloon rose high in the sky.   The wall was high.   a high mountain"

Illustration classmates

classmates noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪts/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmates and I are working on a group project for science. "