outpaced
Went faster than
Outpaced is the past tense of outpace, meaning to move faster than or surpass in progress.
A runner outpaces competitors by pulling ahead.
The word often describes abstract comparisons: Demand has outpaced supply, Technology outpaced regulation.
It emphasizes not just leading but leaving others behind.
Went past a limit
- overtakenPassed while moving
- outstrippedExceeded or overtook
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
- outperformedDid better than others
outdone · outshone · bested · outmatched · transcended · bettered · topped · surpassed
Old and outdated
- outdatedNo longer in use
- outmodedNo longer in fashion
- supersededReplaced by something newer
- deprecatedFormally advised against using
displaced · left behind · overtaken · replaced · supplanted · irrelevant · obsolete · lagging
Brief maximum-speed effort
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- trackPath or monitored route
- lapOne complete circuit
- dashQuick burst or pinch
relay · circuit · speedway · qualifying · checkpoint · endurance · rally · motorsport
Ongoing contest between opponents
- opponentOne who contends against
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
edge · superiority · contest · matchup · victory · tournament · championship · standings
exceeded
Went past a limit
- overtakenPassed while moving
- outstrippedExceeded or overtook
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
outperformed · outdone · outshone · bested · outmatched · transcended · bettered · topped · surpassed · excelled
antiquated
Old and outdated
- outdatedNo longer in use
- outmodedNo longer in fashion
- supersededReplaced by something newer
deprecated · displaced · left behind · overtaken · replaced · supplanted · irrelevant · obsolete · lagging · behind the times
sprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
dash · relay · circuit · speedway · qualifying · checkpoint · endurance · rally · motorsport · frontrunner
rivalry
Ongoing contest between opponents
- opponentOne who contends against
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
dominance · edge · superiority · contest · matchup · victory · tournament · championship · standings · ranking
outpacedlagged behind
Fell further back
fell behind · trailed · slowed down · straggled · lagged