outpace

Surpass in speed

To outpace is to move faster than something else, leaving it behind: The runner outpaced the field in the final stretch.

More often figurative—growth, change, or development that exceeds another rate: Demand has outpaced supply.

Technology outpaces our ability to regulate it.

The word implies not just being ahead but actively pulling away.

surpass

overtake

Pass while moving faster

outstripSurpass or overtake
outperformAchieve superior results
outdoExceed in achievement

eclipse · transcend · outclass · outshine · outsmart · outwit · overcome · exceed · dominate · overshadow

speed

acceleration

Rate velocity changes

velocityDirected rate of motion
sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
dashQuick burst or pinch

gallop · momentum · tempo · swift · rapid · hurry · haste · quicken · race · zoom

competition

rivals

Those who compete

competitorsThose seeking same goal
opponentsThose who compete against
fieldArea of specialty

pack · race · marathon · leader · frontrunner · contenders · head-to-head · matchup · standings · leaderboard

growth

expansion

Increase in scope

accelerationRate velocity changes
inflationSustained price level increase
developmentProgress toward maturity

proliferation · escalation · surge · boom · spike · increase · rise · climbing · soaring · runaway

Categories

outout, outside, outdoor, outdoors, outsider
progress wordsadvance, progress, improve, grow, develop
comparison verbscompare, contrast, differentiate, distinguish, juxtapose
dominateovercome, surpass, subdue, prevail, conquer
go pastpass, cross, go by, overtake, go beyond
success wordssucceed, win, achieve, excel, thrive

Opposites

relative speed/progress

outpacetrail

Path through wilderness

lag behind · fall behind · lag · trail behind · underperform

Family

outpaced, outpacing, outpaces

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Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G