outnumber by

Frequency: 8.520.3 per million words

Used to specify the margin or quantity of the numerical difference, e.g., 'outnumber them by two to one'.

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Examples (10)

  • Females outnumber males by a wide margin.
  • The smaller team was outnumbered by five to one.
  • In this region, tourists outnumber locals by a considerable degree.
  • The opposition party now outnumbers the ruling party by a few seats.
  • They will likely be outnumbered by their competitors in the market.
  • The city's elderly population outnumbers its youth by a significant number.
  • Despite their bravery, the defenders were ultimately outnumbered by the invading forces.
  • Small businesses often outnumber large corporations by a vast quantity.
  • Vegetarians outnumber meat-eaters by a small percentage in this survey.
  • The number of students applying for the course outnumbers the available places by almost double.