verb

outnumber

owt-NUHM-buh

Outnumber (verb) means to be greater in number than another group. Example: “The visiting fans were badly outnumbered by home supporters.”

verb

To be greater in number than another group.

"The visiting fans were badly outnumbered by home supporters."

"Women outnumber men in the nursing profession."

How to use outnumber

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo have more of something than the other side does.

Common pairings

outnumbered two to one heavily outnumbered

outnumbered past tense, outnumbers singular

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What does “outnumber” mean?

The word “outnumber” means to be greater in number than another group. In plain terms, to have more of something than the other side does.

How do you pronounce “outnumber”?

“Outnumber” is pronounced owt-NUHM-buh (/aʊtˈnʌmbə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “outnumber” in a sentence?

Here is “outnumber” used in a sentence: “The visiting fans were badly outnumbered by home supporters.”

What part of speech is “outnumber”?

“Outnumber” is a verb.