outride

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verb

out·​ride ˌau̇t-ˈrīd How to pronounce outride (audio)

transitive verb

1
: to ride better, faster, or farther than : outstrip
2
: to ride out (a storm)

outride

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noun

out·​ride ˈau̇t-ˌrīd How to pronounce outride (audio)
: an unstressed syllable or group of syllables added to a foot in sprung rhythm but not counted in the scansion

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1880, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outride was in 1530

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Cite this Entry

“Outride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outride. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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