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Meaning of Outsmart
To gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or intelligent.
Etymology of Outsmart
The word "outsmart" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the combination of "out" (meaning to exceed or surpass) and "smart" (meaning clever or intelligent), with the verb "to outsmart" emerging as a way to describe the act of surpassing others through cleverness or intelligence.
Synonyms
outwit
outmaneuver
outdo
surpass
exceed
outclass
outshine
outweigh
outplay
outperform
overcome
overpower
overbear
overwhelm
defeat
conquer
vanquish
triumph
prevail
succeed
excel
surpass
outdistance
outrun
outpace
outstrip
outjump
outleap
outsteer
outfox
outguess
outthink
outcalculate
outanalyze
outcompete
outduel.
Definitions
- To do something better or more effectively than someone else, especially by being more clever or intelligent.
- To gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or intelligent.
Usage Examples
- The detective was able to outsmart the thief by setting a trap.
- She outsmarted her opponent in the chess tournament by using a clever strategy.
- The company was able to outsmart its competitors by developing a more innovative product.
Antonyms
underperform
fail
lose
succumb
surrender
yield
concede
submit
underestimate
misjudge
miscalculate
be outwitted
be outdone
be surpassed
be exceeded
be outclassed
be outshone
be overpowered
be overwhelmed
be defeated
be conquered
be vanquished.