Meaning & Definition of word "Outnumber"
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Outnumber
/aʊtˈnʌm.bər/
verb:
- 1. to be greater in number than someone or something.
- Example: In the debate, the pro-environment team outnumbered the opposition two to one.
- 2. to exceed in number.
- Example: Women outnumber men in many universities across the country.
- 3. to have a larger quantity than another group.
- Example: The wildlife population in the national park outnumbers the local human population.
Etymology
The prefix 'out-' meaning 'more than' combined with 'number', referring to counting.
Common Phrases and Expressions
outnumbered but not outmatched:
Having fewer numbers but still being competent or capable.
outnumber the competition:
To have more participants or units than competing entities.
Related Words
numerical:
pertaining to or expressed in numbers.
count:
to determine the total number of items.
Slang Meanings of outnumber
Meaning: to dominate in numbers
Example Sentence: In the debate, our side totally outnumbered them.
Meaning: to overwhelm with quantity
Example Sentence: The fans outnumbered the protesters at the rally.