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outclassed

Pronunciation: [aʊtˈklæsˌt]

Word

Context: "competition"

(verb) to be much better than someone else in a skill or ability. It means you can do something way better than another person. Imagine you're really good at soccer, and your little brother is still learning; you outclass him.

Example

In the big game, the star player outclassed everyone on the field.

Example

Last season, they didn't outclass their opponents; they were beaten by a better team.

Example

Do you think he can outclass his older brother in basketball?

Context: "performance"

(verb) to perform significantly better than someone else in any activity. This could be in school, sports, or work. If someone does much better on a test than their classmates, they outclass them.

Example

She outclassed her peers in the science fair with her amazing project.

Example

He didn't outclass his colleagues in the competition; they all did well.

Example

How did she manage to outclass everyone else in the spelling bee?

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