What is another word for outdistanced?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtdˈɪstənst] (IPA)

Outdistanced is a term used to describe an individual or object that is far ahead of others in a race, competition, or other activity. Its synonyms, on the other hand, describe this level of separation between competitors or objects in their respective contexts. Terms like outstripped connote a similar idea of leaving others behind while terms like surpassed connote a higher level of achievement in terms of distance or skill. Terms such as outran and outpaced carry the same connotation of being faster or more efficient than others. Meanwhile, terms like left behind and outshone denote a level of superiority, particularly in terms of accomplishing an objective or goal.

What are the hypernyms for Outdistanced?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Outdistanced

His advance was checked, however, as our rush began, and he spread his huge paws into a step which outdistanced our dogs.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
By then he should reach the mountain, and the darkness would be in his favor if he had not already outdistanced his pursuer.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss
The startled white boy was carried along and quickly outdistanced the others.
"In the Musgrave Ranges"
Jim Bushman

Famous quotes with Outdistanced

  • The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends for which we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men.
    Martin Luther King, Jr.

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