out·dis·tance

[out-dis-tuhns]
verb (used with object), out·dis·tanced, out·dis·tanc·ing.
to leave behind, as in running; outstrip: The winning horse outdistanced the second-place winner by five lengths.

Origin:
1855–60; out- + distance

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outdistance (ˌaʊtˈdɪstəns) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(tr) to leave far behind

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Outdistance is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Example sentences
They travel with a fast- swinging trot that they can continue almost indefinitely and easily outdistance wolves.
We shall eclipse and outdistance all our past efforts to give better satisfaction to our patrons.
However, current costs of agricultural fertilizers outdistance the benefit of increased production, precluding their use.
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