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outdistance

verb out·dis·tance \ˌau̇t-ˈdis-tən(t)s\

: to go far ahead of or beyond (someone or something)

Full Definition of OUTDISTANCE

transitive verb

: to go far ahead of (as in a race) : outstrip

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Synonyms: beat, better, eclipse, exceed, excel, outclass, surpass, outdo, outgun, outmatch, outshine, outstrip, overtop, top, tower (over), transcend

OUTDISTANCE Defined for Kids

verb out·dis·tance \au̇t-ˈdi-stəns\

out·dis·tancedout·dis·tanc·ing

: to go far ahead of (as in a race)

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