outclass

[out-klas, -klahs]

verb (used with object)

1. to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior.

   He far outclasses the other runners in the race.

outclass

/ ˌaʊtˈklɑːs /

verb

1. to surpass in class, quality, etc

2. to defeat easily

Word History and Origins

Origin of outclass¹

First recorded in 1865–70; out- + class

Example Sentences

Canada delivered a memorable performance as they outclassed holders New Zealand to reach Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final.

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Canada outclassed defending champions New Zealand on Friday to reach their second final.

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Against Crawford, Álvarez lost all his super middleweight titles in a fight in which he was vastly outclassed.

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When Carlos Alcaraz won his sixth Grand Slam title on Sunday, he did so by thoroughly outclassing the world's number one player in probably the best performance of his career so far.

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For Wales it was an improved performance, but they were again outclassed and outmuscled by a better side.

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