out
run
Third Person
outruns
Present Participle
outrunning
Past Tense
outran
Past Participle
outrun
1
to move at a greater speed than someone or something
transitive
- Despite his initial lead, the sprinter couldn't outrun the fastest competitor in the final lap.
- The cheetah is known for its incredible speed, able to outrun most prey.
- The suspect sprinted but was unable to outrun the pursuing police officers.
- The determined athlete managed to outrun all competitors and secure the gold medal.
- The gazelle's incredible agility allowed it to outrun the pursuing lions.
2
to surpass or exceed a limit, expectation, or previous achievement
transitive
- The company's profits continue to outrun projections, showcasing its consistent financial growth.
- The new software update promises to outrun the performance of its predecessor.
- The athlete's determination to improve allowed him to outrun his own records.
- The team's efficiency and collaboration enabled them to outrun the project timeline.