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Meaning of outjump
The primary meaning of the word "outjump" is to jump higher or farther than someone or something else.
Etymology of outjump
The word "outjump" is a combination of the prefix "out-" meaning "beyond" or "exceeding" and the verb "jump" which originated from the Old English word "iumpian" or "gumpian" meaning "to jump" or "to leap"
The prefix "out-" is used to indicate a sense of superiority or excess, and in this case, it is used to indicate that someone or something is jumping higher or farther than someone or something else
Synonyms
Definitions
- To jump higher or farther than someone or something else
- * To surpass or exceed someone or something in jumping ability
Usage Examples
- The athlete was able to outjump her competitor and win the gold medal
- * The basketball player's ability to outjump his opponents made him a valuable asset to the team
Antonyms
underjump
misjump
miscalculate
undershoot
fall short
fail to clear
come up short
not make it
be outdone
be surpassed
be outperformed
be outrun
be outmaneuvered
be outplayed