How Do You Spell OUTSHINE?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtʃˈa͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "outshine" is spelled with the "ou" diphthong followed by the "sh" consonant blend and the "ine" vowel sound. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the "ou" sound is pronounced as /aʊ/ and the "sh" sound is /ʃ/. The final "ine" sounds like /aɪn/. Together, these sounds create the word "outshine," meaning to surpass or outdo someone. Proper spelling is important to ensure effective communication and understanding in both written and spoken language.

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OUTSHINE Meaning and Definition

  1. Outshine is a verb that denotes the act of surpassing someone or something in excellence, brilliance, or achievement. It refers to the state where an individual or object outperforms others in a particular field or context, thereby attracting more attention or admiration. To outshine means to shine brighter, to excel, or to stand out conspicuously among others.

    In a literal sense, outshine embodies the analogy of light, where one source of light illuminates a space more brightly than others. When applied metaphorically, it signifies outperforming or excelling in comparison to others in various domains, such as academics, sports, arts, or any form of competition. A person can outshine their competitors by exhibiting exceptional skills, abilities, or overall expertise in a given field, garnering greater recognition and admiration from others.

    Moreover, outshine is closely associated with the notion of dominance, as it implies overtaking or overshadowing others in terms of achievement or influence. It signifies a state of standing out and being better than others, ultimately leading to a heightened sense of superiority.

    Overall, outshine embodies the act of going beyond the norm and surpassing the expectations or achievements of others, often resulting in increased recognition, appreciation, or overall success.

  2. To send forth brightness; to excel in lustre.

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

Common Misspellings for OUTSHINE

Etymology of OUTSHINE

The word "outshine" originates from the combination of two words: "out" and "shine".

The word "out" comes from Old English "ūt", which meant "outside" or "away", suggesting movement away from something or surpassing it.

The word "shine" comes from Old English "scīnan", which meant "to emit light or be bright". It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "skinan", meaning "to shine" or "to gleam".

When these two words are combined, "outshine" is formed, meaning "to surpass in shining or brightness". Over time, the word's meaning expanded metaphorically to include surpassing or excelling in other areas or qualities as well.

Conjugate verb Outshine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outshone
you would have outshone
he/she/it would have outshone
we would have outshone
they would have outshone
I would have outshine
you would have outshine
he/she/it would have outshine
we would have outshine
they would have outshine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outshone
you will have outshone
he/she/it will have outshone
we will have outshone
they will have outshone
I will have outshined, will have outshone
we will have outshined, will have outshone
you will have outshined, will have outshone
he/she/it will have outshined, will have outshone
they will have outshined, will have outshone

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you outshine
we let´s outshine

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outshine

PAST

I outshined, outshone
we outshined, outshone
you outshined, outshone
he/she/it outshined, outshone
they outshined, outshone

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

outshone

PAST PERFECT

I had outshone
you had outshone
he/she/it had outshone
we had outshone
they had outshone
I had outshone, had outshined
we had outshone, had outshined
you had outshone, had outshined
he/she/it had outshone, had outshined
they had outshone, had outshined

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I outshine
you outshine
he/she/it outshines
we outshine
they outshine

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outshining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outshone
you have outshone
he/she/it has outshone
we have outshone
they have outshone
I have outshone, have outshined
we have outshone, have outshined
you have outshone, have outshined
he/she/it has outshone, has outshined
they have outshone, have outshined

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it outshine

SIMPLE PAST

I outshone
you outshone
he/she/it outshone
we outshone
they outshone
I would have outshone, would have outshined
we would have outshone, would have outshined
you would have outshone, would have outshined
he/she/it would have outshone, would have outshined
they would have outshone, would have outshined

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