outgo
Americannoun
verb (used with object)
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to go beyond; outdistance.
to outgo the minimum rquirements.
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to surpass, excel, or outdo.
Each child was encouraged to outgo the others.
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Archaic. to go faster than; excel in speed.
verb
noun
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cost; outgoings; outlay
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something that goes out; outflow
Etymology
Origin of outgo
Example Sentences
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Our outgo is a small fraction of these figures.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026
U.S. growth funds faced massive outflows for a third consecutive week, amounting $5.13 billion, while value funds had about $2 billion worth of net outgo.
From Reuters • Apr. 29, 2022
Investors jettisoned taxable bond funds worth $10.25 billion marking the largest outflow since Feb. 16, while municipal funds recorded capital outgo of $4.39 billion.
From Reuters • Apr. 18, 2022
The federal budget is a very detailed estimate of receipts and expenditures, an anticipation of federal income and outgo, during the next fiscal year.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016
The outgo was greater than the income, and it was plain that they must seek a less expensive home.
From Divers Women by Pansy
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