outnumber
|out-num-ber|
B2
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/aʊtˈnʌmbər/
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/aʊtˈnʌmbə/
exceed in number
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outnumber' originates from Middle English, combining 'out-' meaning 'beyond' and 'number' meaning 'to count'.
Historical Evolution
'outnumber' evolved from the Middle English word 'outenombre', which eventually became the modern English word 'outnumber'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to count beyond', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to exceed in number'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to exceed in number; to be more numerous than.
The invaders outnumbered the defenders.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45