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
1
To run faster than someone or something, or to escape by outpacing it.
"Can a tiger outrun a lion?"
"The gazelle managed to outrun the lion."
"Demand has begun to outrun supply."
"I don't need to outrun the bear; I just need to outrun you."
How to use outrun
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo go faster than, or grow beyond, whatever is chasing or matching it.
Common pairings
outrun the competition
outrun demand
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like outrun.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- outruns
- Third person singular
- outruns
- Past tense
- outran
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The gazelle managed to _____ the lion.
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.
