26984 words

outrun

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
to move faster or further than someone or something:

Examples:

The men easily outran the police officer who was chasing them.
2
to develop faster or further than something:

Examples:

In the future, demand for tungsten will outrun supply.
3
to run faster than someone, or to increase faster or do better than something:

Examples:

Martha can outrun everyone on the team.

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