outswim

/ˈaʊtswɪm/

Definitions

1. verb

to swim faster than someone else, especially in a competition

“She outswam her opponent in the final lap of the swim meet.”

2. noun

the act of swimming faster than someone else, especially in a competition

“Her outswim in the 200-meter freestyle event earned her a gold medal.”

Synonyms

  • outdistance
  • outpace

Antonyms

  • fall behind
  • underperform