outclass

verb

out·​class ˌau̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
outclassed; outclassing; outclasses

transitive verb

: to excel or surpass so decisively as to be or appear to be of a higher class

Examples of outclass in a Sentence

The new model outclasses all past models. She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.
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Maryland’s struggles in the second half against premier opponents are alarming For the second game in a row, the Terps were outclassed in the final 20 minutes. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025 Unfortunately for Valdez, Navarrete outclassed him and won a wide unanimous decision. Josh Katzowitz, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 Around the time that paint was busy outclassing its peers, Siena was attempting much the same, with iffier results. Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2024 Diniz was outclassed by Marcin Tybura at UFC 309 after originally being scheduled to fight Derrick Lewis, who fell ill after weigh-ins. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for outclass 

Word History

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outclass was in 1870

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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outclass. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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outclass

verb
out·​class (ˈ)au̇t-ˈklas How to pronounce outclass (audio)
: to do or be so much better than as to appear of a higher class

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