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- [out-klas, -klahs]
- /ˌaʊtˈklæs, -ˈklɑs/
- /ˌaʊtˈklɑːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [out-klas, -klahs]
- /ˌaʊtˈklæs, -ˈklɑs/
Definitions of outclassed word
- verb with object outclassed to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior: He far outclasses the other runners in the race. 1
- noun outclassed Simple past tense and past participle of outclass. 1
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Origin of outclassed
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; out- + class
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Parts of speech for Outclassed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outclassed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
outclassed usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outclassed
verb outclassed
- surpassed — to go beyond in amount, extent, or degree; be greater than; exceed.
- outshone — to surpass in shining; shine more brightly than.
- excelled — Simple past tense and past participle of excel.
- bettered — of superior quality or excellence: a better coat; a better speech.
- outdid — to surpass in execution or performance: The cook outdid himself last night.
Antonyms for outclassed
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