verb
outstrip
Outstrip (verb) means to move more quickly than (someone or something) so as to outrun or leave it behind.
verb
1
To move more quickly than (someone or something) so as to outrun or leave it behind.
2
To exceed or surpass (someone or something).
3
To exceed or overstep (a boundary or limit); to transgress.
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Etymology
From out- (prefix forming verbs with the sense of exceeding or surpassing) + strip (“(obsolete) to move or pass by quickly”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of outstrip?
"outstrip" (verb) means to move more quickly than (someone or something) so as to outrun or leave it behind.
What are the different meanings of outstrip?
"outstrip" has 3 main meanings: 1. To move more quickly than (someone or something) so as to outrun or leave it behind; 2. To exceed or surpass (someone or something); 3. To exceed or overstep (a boundary or limit); to transgress.