How Do You Spell OUTSHONE?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtʃˈɒn] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "outshone" can be tricky due to the silent "e" at the end of the word. The pronunciation is /aʊtˈʃoʊn/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The "ou" combination makes the "ow" sound as heard in the word "cow". The "sh" sound is achieved by combining the "s" and "h" sounds together. The final "e" is not pronounced, but it changes the sound of the "o" from a short to a long sound. To summarize, "outshone" is spelled as it is pronounced as /aʊtˈʃoʊn/.

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OUTSHONE Meaning and Definition

  1. "Outshone" is the past participle of the verb "outshine," which means to surpass or exceed in brightness, brilliance, or excellence, both in a literal and figurative sense. This action can apply to a person, an object, a quality, or an achievement.

    In the literal sense, when referring to physical brightness or luminosity, "outshone" denotes the act of shining more brightly or intensely than something else. For instance, during sunrise, the radiant glow of the rising sun can outshine the fading moon.

    Figuratively, "outshone" describes a situation where someone or something surpasses others in terms of excellence, talent, or achievement. It implies that the person or thing stands out prominently, casting a shadow over others. For example, in a competitive singing competition, a contestant with extraordinary vocal abilities may outshine their peers and attract the most attention from the judges.

    This term can also convey the notion of superiority, where someone's qualities, achievements, or actions overshadow those of others. It suggests a superior level of performance or excellence that sets a new standard. In a team, a player who consistently outshines their teammates may become the star of the team, garnering more recognition and admiration.

    Overall, "outshone" encapsulates the concept of surpassing or exceeding others in terms of brightness, brilliance, excellence, or achievement, whether in a physical or figurative sense.

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Etymology of OUTSHONE

The word "outshone" is derived from the combination of two separate words: "out" and "shone".

The word "shone" is the past participle of the verb "shine", which itself comes from the Old English word "scīnan".

The prefix "out" indicates a surpassing or exceeding quality. Therefore, when "out" is added to "shone", it creates the word "outshone", which means to surpass or exceed in shining or brightness.

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Conjugate verb Outshone

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

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 outshone
you outshone
he/she/it outshone
we outshone
they outshone
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
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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