Meaning & use
Outran
Last updated
Ran faster than, or moved ahead of, someone or something.
See it in a sentence
The gazelle outran the lion with a sudden burst of speed.
Demand for the product outran the factory's ability to supply it.
A note on using this word
The past tense of 'outrun'; frequently used figuratively, as in demand 'outrunning' supply.
Words with a similar meaning
outpacedoutstripped
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Outran”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.