The difference between Outstrip and Surpass
When used as verbs, outstrip means to outrun or leave behind, whereas surpass means to go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Outstrip and Surpass
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Outstrip as a verb (transitive):
To outrun or leave behind.
Examples:
"We quickly outstripped the amateur runners."
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Outstrip as a verb (transitive):
To exceed, excel or surpass.
Examples:
"This year's production has already outstripped last year's."
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Surpass as a verb (transitive):
To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.
Examples:
"The former problem student surpassed his instructor's expectations and scored top marks on his examination."
"The heavy rains threatened to surpass the capabilities of the levee, endangering the town on the other side."