DEFINITIONS

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.

Words related to outclass

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

Words nearby outclass

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

Origin of outclass

First recorded in 1865–70; out- + class
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British Dictionary definitions for outclassed

outclass
/ (ˌaʊtˈklɑːs) /

verb (tr)

to surpass in class, quality, etc
to defeat easily
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