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Out­strip

[owt-STRIP]

the stripper who outstripped his competition
Hint 1.

The prefix out- means "beyond" or "to surpass," & strip is from the Old English stryppan or striepan, meaning "to strip, deprive, or plunder." In this context, it carries the sense of moving swiftly or advancing quickly.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Mike dominated the contest; he outstripped his competition by far.”

Which is the best definition of outstrip?

A.

To bare or expose someone


B.

To adorn with praise or honor


C.

To remove or withdraw from


D.

To exceed or surpass in degree


Hint 1.

The prefix out- means "beyond" or "to surpass," & strip is from the Old English stryppan or striepan, meaning "to strip, deprive, or plunder." In this context, it carries the sense of moving swiftly or advancing quickly.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Mike dominated the contest; he outstripped his competition by far.”

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