outrank

verb

out·​rank ˌau̇t-ˈraŋk 

outranked; outranking; outranks

transitive verb

1

: to rank higher than

2

: to exceed in importance

Synonyms of outrank

• outweigh

Examples of outrank in a Sentence

A general outranks a colonel.

The only topic to outrank the economy this week was the war.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even the Adidas Sambas are being outranked by their slimmer sister, the Tokyo shoe. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

Inflation woes also outranked other fears like interest rate changes (ranked as a top concern by 44% of respondents), market volatility (34%) and the Middle East conflict (32%). — Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

The world's aviation landscape looks a little different this year, with South Korea's Incheon International Airport outranking Dubai International as the world's busiest airport. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

According to the Adventure Travel Trade Association, culinary tourism is among the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry outranked only by hiking. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outrank

• gangplank
• nonbank
• outflank
• sandbank
• antitank
• interbank
• riverbank
• banc
• bank
• blank
• clank
• crank

Kids Definition

outrank

verb

out·​rank (ˈ)au̇t-ˈraŋk 

: to rank higher or be more important than