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- [out-rahy-der]
- /ˈaʊtˌraɪ dər/
- /ˈaʊtˌraɪ.dər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [out-rahy-der]
- /ˈaʊtˌraɪ dər/
Definitions of outrider word
- noun outrider a mounted attendant riding before or beside a carriage. 1
- noun outrider (at a racetrack) a mounted rider who accompanies or leads a racehorse to the post. 1
- noun outrider a person who goes in advance of an automobile or person to clear a passage. 1
- noun outrider a person who leads the way or is a member of a vanguard; forerunner. 1
- noun outrider a person who rides out or forth, especially a scout, cowhand, ranch hand, or the like. 1
- noun outrider A person in a motor vehicle or on horseback who goes in front of or beside a vehicle as an escort or guard. 1
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Origin of outrider
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English: official in a monastery; see out-, rider
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Parts of speech for Outrider
noun
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outrider popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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outrider usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outrider
noun outrider
- patrol — (of a police officer, soldier, etc.) to pass along a road, beat, etc., or around or through a specified area in order to maintain order and security.
- guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
- bodyguard — A bodyguard is a person or a group of people employed to protect someone.
- attendant — An attendant is someone whose job is to serve or help people in a place such as a petrol station, a car park, or a cloakroom.
- escort — Accompany (someone or something) somewhere, esp. for protection or security, or as a mark of rank.
Antonyms for outrider
noun outrider
- target — an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
Top questions with outrider
- what is an outrider in a monastery?
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