outstrip
Group 9Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To move faster than and overtake; to exceed GRE
Example in Context
Demand for the vaccine quickly outstripped supply, forcing officials to implement a controversial priority system for distribution.
Synonyms
surpassexceedoutpace
Etymology
To go beyond or ahead of others by stripping away the competition.
- out- (Old English) — beyond
- strip (Old English) — to strip away
Memory Aid
🏃♂️Sounds like “out trip”
In a race, I OUTSTRIP everyone, leaving them tripping over their own feet!
Visual Association
🏁A race car speeding past others, leaving a cloud of dust and shocked faces behind.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “outstrip” mean on the GRE?
outstrip (verb) means “To move faster than and overtake; to exceed”. Demand for the vaccine quickly outstripped supply, forcing officials to implement a controversial priority system for distribution.
How to remember “outstrip” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “outstrip” sounds like “out trip”. In a race, I OUTSTRIP everyone, leaving them tripping over their own feet!
What are synonyms for “outstrip”?
Common synonyms: surpass, exceed, outpace.