outshine

transitive-verb
UK: /ˌaʊtˈʃaɪn/
US: /ˌaʊtˈʃaɪn/

  1. To be much better than someone or something.

    1. She hopes to outshine all her classmates in the final exam.
    2. This new product will outshine the old one with its improved features and performance.

  2. To be brighter or more impressive than something else.

    1. The sun will outshine the moon.
    2. Her talent and dedication outshine all others in the competitive industry, making her a star.

Synonyms

excel exceed outclass eclipse surpass
outshine intransitive-verb

  1. To shine brighter than something else.

    1. Stars outshine on clear nights.
    2. Even on a cloudy day, her smile can outshine making everyone feel happier and lighter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outshine" in English means: To be much better than someone or something., To be brighter or more impressive than something else..

The phonetic transcription of "outshine" is /ˌaʊtˈʃaɪn/ in British English and /ˌaʊtˈʃaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outshine": excel, exceed, outclass, eclipse, surpass.

Example usage of "outshine": "She hopes to outshine all her classmates in the final exam.". More examples on the page.