Outclassed - English meaning

noun

(in folklore or fantasy literature) a member of a mythical race of short, stocky humanlike creatures who are generally skilled in mining and metalworking.

Usage examples:

It is set in the world of the traditional fairy tale, with a cast of elves, dwarves, trolls and gob…

adjective

Denoting something, especially an animal or plant, that is much smaller than the usual size for its type or species.

Usage examples:

A dwarf conifer

verb

Cause to seem small or insignificant in comparison.

Usage examples:

The buildings surround and dwarf all saints church

noun

An obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination.

Usage examples:

An eclipse of the sun

verb

(of a celestial body) obscure the light from or to (another celestial body).

Usage examples:

Jupiter was eclipsed by the moon

noun

A period of time when the light from an object in the sky cannot be seen because another object has come between you and it

Usage examples:

The state of the economy has eclipsed all other issues during the election campaign.

phrasal verb

To consider all the possible details of something

Usage examples:

Their strategy for handling the deal was very carefully thought out.

verb

Leave (a competitor or pursuer) far behind.

Usage examples:

She could maintain a fast enough pace to outdistance any pursuers

verb

To go faster or farther than other competitors, esp. in a race

Usage examples:

He easily outdistanced the other runners.

verb

Be superior to in action or performance.

Usage examples:

The men tried to outdo each other in their generosity

verb

Evade (an opponent) by moving faster or with greater agility.

Usage examples:

The yf-22 can outmanoeuvre any fighter flying today

verb

To get an advantage over other people or companies, often by doing something that is clever or slightly dishonest

Usage examples:

By forming an alliance the two firms succeeded in outmaneuvering the market leader., be outmanoeuvr…

verb

Go, rise, or improve faster than.

Usage examples:

He outpaced all six defenders

verb

To increase, move, or grow faster than another thing

Usage examples:

Aging boomers will outpace the supply of nurses who could help care for them at home.

verb

To grow or develop more quickly than something else

Usage examples:

Growth in the services and information industries continues to outpace overall economic recovery., …

verb

Play better than.

Usage examples:

We were absolutely and totally outplayed

verb

To play better than another person or team

verb

Run or travel faster or further than.

Usage examples:

Their one chance was to outrun their pursuers

verb

Shine more brightly than.

Usage examples:

A supernova would outshine all the other stars in its galaxy

verb

Move faster than and overtake (someone else).

Usage examples:

During the morning warm-up, he once again outstripped the field

verb

To be or become greater than something or someone in amount, degree, or success

Usage examples:

Car dealers worry that demand will outstrip their supply.

verb

To be more successful than expected

Usage examples:

Outstrip expectations/forecasts/predictions group sales were up 6% to $5.8 billion, outstripping wa…

verb

Tower above and cast a shadow over.

Usage examples:

An enormous oak tree stood overshadowing the cottage

verb

To cause someone or something to seem less important or noticeable

Usage examples:

Karen has always been overshadowed by her older sister.

verb

Exceed; be greater than.

Usage examples:

Pre-war levels of production were surpassed in 1929

verb

To do or be better or more than something else

Usage examples:

Our team’s achievements surpass those of teams in earlier years.

verb

To do or be better or greater than something

Usage examples:

The quarterly sales figures have surpassed everyone's expectations., the latest figures surpassed t…

verb

Divert attention from (someone) towards oneself.

Usage examples:

They were totally upstaged by their co-star in the film

adverb

At or towards the back of a stage.

Usage examples:

Hamlet turns to face upstage

adjective

Situated or occurring at the back of a stage.

Usage examples:

An upstage exit