Synonyms

outnumber

American

[out-nuhm-ber] / ˌaʊtˈnʌm bər /

verb (used with object)

to exceed in number. number.

outnumber British

/ ˌaʊtˈnʌmbə /

verb

(tr) to exceed in number

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Etymology

Origin of outnumber

First recorded in 1660–70; out- + number

Example Sentences

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Despite being outnumbered, Williams took down four of the jet fighters as his plane was hit more than 260 times and he was severely injured.

From Los Angeles Times

And animals: “Our domestic animals,” Mr. Ennos notes, “outnumber wild beasts by a ratio of 15 to one.”

From The Wall Street Journal

They were nearly outnumbered by Chipotle employees on their break.

From Los Angeles Times

Within a few decades, in Southeast Los Angeles County, cows outnumbered people by as much as 30 to one.

From Los Angeles Times

Moreover, it would leave her outnumbered - 51 men and 40 lawyers versus her, her small legal team, and her children.

From BBC

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