outclass

[ out-klas, -klahs ]
/ ˌaʊtˈklæs, -ˈklɑs /
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verb (used with object)

to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior: He far outclasses the other runners in the race.

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full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
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Origin of outclass

First recorded in 1865–70; out- + class

Words nearby outclass

outbreeding, outbuilding, outburst, outcast, outcaste, outclass, outclimb, outcome, outcrop, outcross, outcry
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Words related to outclass

beat, outperform, excel, eclipse, outrun, outshine, outmatch, outdo, dominate, outdistance, outpace, outplay, exceed, top, cap, better, outstrip, pass, surmount, tower

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British Dictionary definitions for outclass

outclass
/ (ˌaʊtˈklɑːs) /

verb (tr)

to surpass in class, quality, etc
to defeat easily
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