Outclass
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /aʊtˈklæs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Outclass is a verb meaning (transitive) to surpass something or somebody else, so as to appear to be in a higher class.
Meaning
(transitive) to surpass something or somebody else, so as to appear to be in a higher class.
Example Sentences
In the IQ test, he outclassed all the other applicants.
The openly ridiculous plot has The Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) scheming to win the Pirate Of The Year competition, even though he’s a terrible pirate, far outclassed by rivals voiced by Jeremy Piven and Salma Hayek.
The 7th and 8th classes are identical with the Cape engines placed in service at the turn of the century, and are now outclassed for main line work but are used for shunting at the large depots and on one or two of the branch lines.
Word Forms
- outclasses
- outclassing
- outclassed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outshine, outmatch, outpower, outvalue, outshow, best.
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