Opposite of to go beyond in performance
Opposite of to be superior against one's peers
“The other swimmers could not keep up with Phelps and would fall behind quickly.”
Opposite of to defeat, or be better than, someone or something
“Many people openly questioned how a heavily favored team could lose to the underdog.”
Opposite of to be superior to
“More to the point, if I made a copy of a cassette, the copy would be inferior to the original.”
(distance oneself from) Opposite of to get a sizable lead in a contest
“The climactic scene in which the local Mafiosi converge on the inspector is bone-chilling and unforgettable.”
Opposite of to achieve victory over
“With the mediocre players we have, we are probably going to lose to most teams.”
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