outclass

[ out-klas, -klahs ]

verb (used with object)

1. to surpass in excellence or quality, especially by a wide margin; be superior:

   He far outclasses the other runners in the race.

outclass

/ ˌaʊtˈklɑːs /

verb

1. to surpass in class, quality, etc
2. to defeat easily

Word History and Origins

Origin of outclass¹

First recorded in 1865–70; out- + class

Example Sentences

The moment fans have waited for comes as Riley arrives to an electric reception, and he quickly justifies the hype around his budding career as he outclasses Junior before securing the finish.

From BBC

England were dismissed for 112 on day three of the deciding third Test - their batters outclassed again in spinning conditions - as Pakistan completed a crushing nine-wicket victory before lunch to win the series 2-1.

From BBC

With the threat of relegation hanging over both sides, Wales for the most part outclassed their opponents, who will drop into WXV3 when the competition resumes in 2026.

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England were disappointed to lose the final ODI after dominating the opening two matches and responded in style, thoroughly outclassing their opponents.

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Czech Machac had won the three previous matches between the pair but, after a strong start, was outclassed by a laser-focused Draper on Louis Armstrong Stadium.

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