Outdistance
v.energetic, capableprofessional
What it means
To move or progress well ahead of others.
Reach for it when describing movement or progress that opens a clear lead
The lead cyclist began to outdistance the field on the final climb.
Choose between these
6- playful
open a gap on
sports commentary needs the developing margin
not when The idiom is context-specific.
- everyday
pull ahead of
a lead develops during a contest
not when Pulling ahead may describe a small margin.
- warm
leave behind
plain vivid separation is enough
not when The phrase can imply abandonment.
- professional
faster rate creates the lead
not when Outpacing can be temporary and not distance-based.
- formal
achievement exceeds a comparator
not when Surpass need not involve speed or distance.
- literary
growth or performance exceeds another markedly
not when Outstrip is figurative and formal.
Said against
3- trail
- fall behind
- lag
It naturally appears in
3- outdistance the field
The lead cyclist began to outdistance the field on the climb.
- quickly outdistance
The improved design could quickly outdistance its fragile predecessor.
- outdistance a rival
She trained to outdistance a rival without ignoring recovery.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English verb, leave far behind in distance or progress sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-27
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