outjumped

Beat by leaping

Outjumped is the past tense of outjump, meaning to jump higher or farther than someone else.

The word appears most often in sports contexts—basketball players outjumping opponents for rebounds, high jumpers outjumping competitors: She outjumped everyone in the long jump finals.

surpassing

outleaped

Jumped beyond another

exceededWent past a limit
surpassedWent past or beyond
outperformedDid better than others

bested · outdid · outclassed · eclipsed · topped · beat · overtook · outpaced · outstripped · outshone

athletic

springy

Able to rebound

agileLimber and quick-moving
nimbleQuick and light-moving
acrobaticInvolving spectacular physical feats

explosive · powerful · coordinated · flexible · quick · fit · vertical · elevation · lift-off · takeoff

leaping

vault

Secure storage chamber

springRecoiling metal spiral
hopSmall, quick jump
boundSecured or destined

hurdle · clearance · launch · propel · skyward · soar · elevate · pounce · catapult · rebound

competition

opponent

One who contends against

rivalOne who competes against
competitorOne striving against others
contenderOne competing seriously

challenger · adversary · matchup · contest · showdown · head-to-head · duel · playoffs · tournament · qualifier

Opposites

competitive outcome

outjumpedunderperformed

Failed to reach potential

fell short · trailed

action type

outjumpedoutlasted

Persisted beyond another

outran · outswam · outlifted · outclimbed · outsprinted

degree of competitive performance

outjumpedmatched

Paired by similarity

equaled

Family

outjump, outjumps, outjumping

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G