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Meaning of outpacing
The primary meaning of "outpacing" is to move or progress faster than something or someone else.
Etymology of outpacing
The word "outpacing" originates from the combination of "out" (meaning beyond or exceeding) and "pacing" (meaning the speed or rate at which someone or something moves)
Historically, "pacing" comes from the Old French "paser", which is derived from the Latin "passus", meaning step or pace
Synonyms
surpassing
exceeding
outdoing
outperforming
overtaking
passing
eclipsing
transcending
beating
besting
excelling
dominating
leading
advancing
speeding
hastening
accelerating
quickening
fastening
rushing
hurrying
speeding up
moving ahead
leaving behind
going beyond
exceeding expectations
Definitions
- To move or progress faster than something or someone else
- * To be more successful or achieve more than someone or something else
Usage Examples
- The new company is outpacing its competitors in terms of sales and revenue
- * The athlete's training regimen allowed her to outpace her opponents in the marathon
Antonyms
falling behind
slowing down
lagging
losing ground
being overtaken
decreasing
declining
reducing
diminishing
slowing
slackening
losing pace
being surpassed
being outdone
failing
underperforming
underachieving