Synonyms

outclass

American

[out-klas, -klahs] / ˌaʊtˈklæs, -ˈklɑs /

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.

outclass British

/ ˌaʊtˈklɑːs /

verb

to surpass in class, quality, etc
to defeat easily

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Etymology

Origin of outclass

First recorded in 1865–70; out- + class

Example Sentences

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But he still had far too much for the outclassed 23-year-old.

From Barron's

The Atlas Lions had seen their world record 19-match winning run come to an end in a 1-1 draw with Mali last time out, but bounced back from that by outclassing their Zambian opponents.

From Barron's

England's effort cannot be faulted, they are simply being outclassed.

From BBC

In torrential rain and gale-force winds, the six-time champions were still able to display all their signature power and precision in the first half as they threatened to comprehensively outclass their hosts.

From BBC

The fascinated Kayleen, clearly outclassed in the first round of the ailment and injury competition that forms the mordant spine of the play, asks to see and touch Doug’s wound.

From The Wall Street Journal

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