outclass
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to surpass in class, quality, etc
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to defeat easily
Other Word Forms
Inflected Forms
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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outclasssimple
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outclassessimple
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have outclassedperfect
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has outclassedperfect
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am outclassingprogressive
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are outclassingprogressive
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is outclassingprogressive
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have been outclassingperfect progressive
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has been outclassingperfect progressive
Past
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outclassedsimple
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had outclassedperfect
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was outclassingprogressive
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were outclassingprogressive
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had been outclassingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of outclass
Example Sentences
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Over the course of Sunday’s game, Brazil seemed to outclass Norway, and the expected goals metric had them well ahead, 2.75 to 0.84.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
These quantum technologies draw on quantum physics to process information in ways that outclass their traditional counterparts and are expected to improve areas as varied as medicine, finance and communication.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2024
Trying to outclass schools such as Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in addition to the likes of Oregon and USC will be, too.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
TAMPERE, Finland — The United States had to come from a goal down to outclass newcomer Hungary 7-1 for its second win at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
From Washington Times ● May 14, 2023
While M. Arman was at work in France, the Laird Brothers were at work in England and their dockyards contained two ironclad rams supposed to outclass any vessels of the United States navy.
From The Day of the Confederacy; a chronicle of the embattled South by Stephenson, Nathaniel W. (Nathaniel Wright)
The moment fans have waited for comes as Riley arrives to an electric reception, and he quickly justifies the hype around his budding career as he outclasses Junior before securing the finish.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2024
It’s tempting to praise “The Patient” by comparing it to the series it breezily outclasses.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 29, 2022
The M9’s performance outclasses other IPS LCD monitors I’ve tested.
From The Verge ● Aug. 4, 2022
But as always at the Tour de France when a competitor outclasses the field, Pogacar’s dominant ride also raised suspicions.
From Fox News ● Jul. 18, 2021
Granted, Miss Seaton is an excellent player, but Miss Stearns outclasses her.
From Jane Allen: Right Guard by Bancroft, Edith
It appeared a spent, hopelessly outclassed force whose time had come to an end.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
At the Australian Open in 2025, he was outclassed in a merciless performance by Jannik Sinner that left Zverev saying he felt mentally "empty" a few months later.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
Painter had pulled up film and knew instantly what he was watching: a player who outclassed higher-rated prospects across the country, and outperformed his own size.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
The pressure then mounted on Borthwick as his side were outclassed by Ireland at Allianz Stadium.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
It was the moment on the field when you realize that you’re completely, hopelessly outclassed.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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 ● Dec. 29, 2025
In 2021, India were outclassing England and on course for a 3-1 victory, only for the fifth Test to be postponed because of a Covid scare.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025
What was supposed to be a showdown turned into a rout, the Bruins completely outclassing a nationally ranked team on their home court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025
Open — by outclassing two-time Slam runner-up Tsitsipas in every possible manner until stumbling slightly near the finish line.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 6, 2023
There is here not only the chronic element, but the thing is distinctly in a class by itself, quite outclassing in the difficulty presented any case of mere chronic infirmity.
From Quiet Talks on John's Gospel by Gordon, S. D. (Samuel Dickey)
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