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outclass

[ out-klas, -klahs ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior:

    He far outclasses the other runners in the race.



outclass

/ ˌʊˈɑː /

verb

  1. to surpass in class, quality, etc
  2. to defeat easily
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of outclass1

First recorded in 1865–70; out- + class
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"If it was as close as people are saying it is, then that's what is painful because I wasn't outclassed or hurt in there," he says.

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Briton Pimblett outclassed the American on the feet and the ground for a victory which will move into the top 10 of the lightweight rankings.

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Volkanovski continued to outclass Lopes until being rocked by a straight right at the end of the second round.

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The Irish side ran in eight unanswered tries in a ruthless display as they completely outclassed the United Rugby Championship holders.

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Some of the most popular titles in the world, such as Fortnite and Call of Duty, are focused on outgunning, outrunning or outclassing opponents.

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