outmarch
/'aut'mɑ:tʃ/
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Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To march longer distances or for a longer duration than another person or group.
- To surpass or exceed in marching; to march faster or farther than.
Usage
The verb "outmarch" is used to describe the act of outperforming others in the specific activity of marching. It implies a direct comparison where one party demonstrates superior endurance, speed, or distance in marching.
Examples
- Verb:
- The elite troops could outmarch any regular infantry unit.
- In the training exercise, her platoon managed to outmarch all the others.
- He boasted that he could outmarch anyone in the company.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While primarily literal, "outmarch" can be used figuratively to suggest outperforming or outlasting competitors in any prolonged, demanding effort.
- Our research team aims to outmarch the competition in developing this technology.
Variants and Related Words
- Outdistance (verb): To leave someone far behind; to surpass by a great margin.
- Outpace (verb): To go faster than; to surpass in speed.
- Outwalk (verb): To walk faster or farther than.
Synonyms
- Surpass in marching
- Outdistance
- Outpace (in the context of marching)
Antonyms
- Lag behind
- Fall behind
- Trail
Related Phrases/Idioms
No common idioms or phrasal verbs are specifically formed with "outmarch."
Verb
- march longer distances and for a longer time than
- This guy can outmarch anyone!