outnumber — to be greater in number than another group
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be greater in number than another group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbər/
Korean meaning: 수적으로 앞서다, ~보다 수가 많다
Korean pronunciation: 아웃**넘**버
Example Sentences
- At the cat cafe, cats outnumber customers three to one - which explains why I felt so judged.
- Male nurses still outnumber female doctors in many hospitals.
- My houseplants outnumber my friends, but at least they don't judge my cooking.
outnumber
VERB//ˌaʊtˈnʌmbər//
to be greater in number than another group
to be greater in number than another group
Ants outnumber bears in slumber, marching past the lumber!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
out(밖으로, 넘어서)과 number(수)가 합쳐져서 '수에서 넘어서다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 17세기부터 사용되기 시작한 합성동사입니다.
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📝Examples
“At the cat cafe, cats outnumber customers three to one - which explains why I felt so judged.”
“Male nurses still outnumber female doctors in many hospitals.”
“My houseplants outnumber my friends, but at least they don't judge my cooking.”
“Online shoppers now outnumber traditional store customers during holiday seasons.”
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