outrun

verb

out·​run ˌau̇t-ˈrən 

outran ˌau̇t-ˈran  ; outrun; outrunning

transitive verb

1

: to run faster than

2

: exceed, surpass

his ambitions outrun his abilities

Synonyms of outrun

• exceed
• surpass

Examples of outrun in a Sentence

The rabbit had no chance of outrunning the dogs.

His motorcycle could outrun any car on the road.

Recent Examples on the Web

The last of an era No one can outrun Father Time, but Swanson is doing his damndest one last time. —Brian Martin, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026

Even when playing an actress from a ’90s sitcom directed by Jimmy Burrows, Kudrow is able to, against all odds, make viewers (or at least me) briefly forget about Phoebe Buffay, an otherwise unforgettable behemoth that would be impossible for any other actor to outrun. —Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026

For the starriest film on their slate, Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton will battle it out in Apex, which follows a woman attempting to outrun a man intent on hunting her in the woods. —Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026

Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie just can’t outrun his famously taut backside. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outrun

• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• pashtun
• redone
• rerun
• shotgun
• someone
• stepson

Kids Definition

outrun

verb

out·​run (ˈ)au̇t-ˈrən 

outran -ˈran  ; outrun; outrunning

1

: to run or go faster than

2

: exceed sense 1

our needs outran our funds