verb

outrun

OWT-ruhn

Outrun (verb) means to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by outpacing it. Example: “The gazelle managed to outrun the lion.”

verb

To run faster than someone or something, or to escape by outpacing it.

"The gazelle managed to outrun the lion."

"Demand has begun to outrun supply."

How to use outrun

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo go faster than, or grow beyond, whatever is chasing or matching it.

Common pairings

outrun the competition outrun demand

Word forms

outran past tense, outrun past tense, outruns plural, outruns singular

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Frequently asked questions

What does “outrun” mean?

The word “outrun” means to run faster than someone or something, or to escape by outpacing it. In plain terms, to go faster than, or grow beyond, whatever is chasing or matching it.

How do you pronounce “outrun”?

“Outrun” is pronounced OWT-ruhn (/ˈaʊtɹʌn/ in IPA).

How do you use “outrun” in a sentence?

Here is “outrun” used in a sentence: “The gazelle managed to outrun the lion.”

What part of speech is “outrun”?

“Outrun” is a verb.