How Do You Spell OUTNUMBER?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtnˈʌmbə] (IPA)

Outnumber is a verb that means to exceed in number or be more numerous than something or someone. The spelling of this word can be explained through its IPA phonetic transcription: /aʊtˈnʌmbər/. The first syllable 'out' is pronounced as a diphthong /aʊ/ and is followed by /t/ and a short vowel /ʌ/ in the second syllable 'num'. The third syllable 'ber' is pronounced as /bər/ with a schwa sound. The stress falls on the second syllable /ˈnʌmbər/.

OUTNUMBER Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "outnumber" is defined as the act of exceeding in number or surpassing in quantity. It refers to the situation where one group or thing has a larger quantity or greater number of individuals compared to another group or thing. The adjective "outnumbered" can also be used to describe the condition of being in a numerical minority or having fewer individuals than another group.

    When used in a sentence, "outnumber" typically implies that one group or thing has more individuals or a higher quantity than the other, creating an imbalance in the comparison. For example, "The enemy soldiers outnumbered our troops, which put us at a disadvantage in the battle." In this scenario, the enemy soldiers had a greater number, giving them an advantage over the speaker's troops.

    The term "outnumber" can be used in a wide range of contexts, such as discussing population demographics, political representation, or even everyday situations like comparing the number of items or people. It highlights the asymmetry in numbers between two groups or things, emphasizing the higher quantity possessed by one group or thing over the other.

    Overall, "outnumber" serves as a descriptive verb that quantitatively compares two groups or things, highlighting the disparity in numbers and emphasizing which group or thing has a greater quantity or larger population.

  2. To exceed in number.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OUTNUMBER

The word "outnumber" has its origins in Middle English and can be broken down into two parts: "out" and "number".

The prefix "out" comes from Old English "ūt", meaning "outside" or "beyond". It has retained its meaning throughout the evolution of the English language.

The word "number" originates from the Latin word "numerus", meaning "number" or "sum". This Latin root has been borrowed and adapted into various languages, including English.

Therefore, when combined, "outnumber" literally means "to exceed in quantity or number".

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Conjugate verb Outnumber

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outnumbered
you would have outnumbered
he/she/it would have outnumbered
we would have outnumbered
they would have outnumbered
I would have outnumber
you would have outnumber
he/she/it would have outnumber
we would have outnumber
they would have outnumber

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been outnumbering
you would have been outnumbering
he/she/it would have been outnumbering
we would have been outnumbering
they would have been outnumbering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would outnumber
you would outnumber
he/she/it would outnumber
we would outnumber
they would outnumber

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be outnumbering
you would be outnumbering
he/she/it would be outnumbering
we would be outnumbering
they would be outnumbering

FUTURE

I will outnumber
you will outnumber
he/she/it will outnumber
we will outnumber
they will outnumber

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outnumbering
you will be outnumbering
he/she/it will be outnumbering
we will be outnumbering
they will be outnumbering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outnumbered
you will have outnumbered
he/she/it will have outnumbered
we will have outnumbered
they will have outnumbered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outnumbering
you will have been outnumbering
he/she/it will have been outnumbering
we will have been outnumbering
they will have been outnumbering

IMPERATIVE

you outnumber
we let´s outnumber

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outnumber

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outnumbering
you were outnumbering
he/she/it was outnumbering
we were outnumbering
they were outnumbering

PAST PARTICIPLE

outnumbered

PAST PERFECT

I had outnumbered
you had outnumbered
he/she/it had outnumbered
we had outnumbered
they had outnumbered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outnumbering
you had been outnumbering
he/she/it had been outnumbering
we had been outnumbering
they had been outnumbering

PRESENT

I outnumber
you outnumber
he/she/it outnumbers
we outnumber
they outnumber

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outnumbering
you are outnumbering
he/she/it is outnumbering
we are outnumbering
they are outnumbering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outnumbering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outnumbered
you have outnumbered
he/she/it has outnumbered
we have outnumbered
they have outnumbered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outnumbering
you have been outnumbering
he/she/it has been outnumbering
we have been outnumbering
they have been outnumbering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it outnumber

SIMPLE PAST

I outnumbered
you outnumbered
he/she/it outnumbered
we outnumbered
they outnumbered

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