outsing
Definition
- Verb:
- To sing better than: "outsing" means to surpass someone in singing, either in skill, volume, or quality.
- To sing louder than: It can also mean to sing more loudly than another person or group.
Usage Examples
- (She sang better than everyone else.)
- (They sang more loudly to be heard over the instruments.)
Advanced Usage
- "to outsing oneself": to sing with exceptional effort or beyond one’s usual ability.
- He outsang himself at the concert, delivering a stunning performance. (He sang better than he normally does.)
Variants and Related Words
- Outsinging (n): the act of singing better or louder than someone.
- Her outsinging of the lead vocalist earned her a standing ovation. (Her superior singing was recognized.)
Synonyms
- Outperform: to do better than someone in a particular activity.
- Outshine: to surpass in excellence or brilliance.
Phrasal Verbs
- Outsing someone: to defeat or exceed someone in singing.
- The young singer outsang the veteran at the competition. (She sang better than the experienced singer.)
Related Idioms
- Sing someone's praises: to praise someone highly (not directly related, but shares the root "sing").
- The critics outsang the performer’s praises after the show. (They praised him excessively.)