outshine — to shine more brightly than something else; to surpass someone in excellence or achievement
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to shine more brightly than something else; to surpass someone in excellence or achievement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌaʊtˈʃaɪn/
Example Sentences
- Her smile could outshine the brightest diamond.
- The new intern managed to outshine his lazy manager within a week.
- My grandmother's cooking will always outshine any fancy restaurant.
outshine
VERB[/ˌaʊtˈʃaɪn/]
to shine more brightly than something else; to surpass someone in excellence or achievement
The new violinist's solo made her outshine every senior on stage that night.
As sunshine starts to decline, her talent will outshine!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines Old English 'scīnan' (to shine, to emit light) with the prefix 'out-' (beyond, surpassing). This combination developed to mean 'to shine more brightly than' or 'to excel in brightness', later extending figuratively to mean 'to surpass or exceed in any quality'.
Breakdown
out- (beyond, surpassing) + shine (from Old English scīnan, meaning to emit light or glow). The prefix intensifies the verb, creating the sense of exceeding or outperforming in luminosity or achievement.
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📝Examples
“Her smile could outshine the brightest diamond.”
“The new intern managed to outshine his lazy manager within a week.”
“My grandmother's cooking will always outshine any fancy restaurant.”
“The student's creative presentation outshone the teacher's boring lecture.”
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