outstride

/ˈaʊtstrɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a pace that exceeds or is greater than that of another

“He had to quicken his outstride to keep up with the jogger.”

2. verb

to walk or run at a pace that exceeds or is greater than that of another

“The athlete outstrided her opponent in the final stretch.”

3. verb

to surpass or outdo in a competition or a contest

“The new policy outstrided its predecessor in popularity.”

Synonyms

  • outdistance
  • outpace
  • outrun

Antonyms

  • fall behind
  • lag