outwit — to defeat someone by being cleverer than they are
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to defeat someone by being cleverer than they are
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌaʊtˈwɪt/
Example Sentences
- Tom always outwits Jerry in their endless chase.
- The student tried to outwit the teacher but got caught cheating.
- She managed to outwit the hackers with better security measures.
outwit
VERB[/ˌaʊtˈwɪt/]
to defeat someone by being cleverer than they are
The clever fox managed to outwit the hunters by leaving fake tracks.
Outwit the thief, make him admit and commit!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Outwit originated in the 16th century as a combination of the prefix 'out-' (to surpass or go beyond) and the noun 'wit' (intelligence or cunning). The word emerged from the semantic concept of surpassing another person's intelligence or cleverness through superior mental strategy.
Breakdown
out- (beyond, surpass) + wit (intelligence, mental sharpness). The construction follows the pattern of English verbs where 'out-' as a prefix intensifies or indicates superiority over the root word.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Tom always outwits Jerry in their endless chase.”
“The student tried to outwit the teacher but got caught cheating.”
“She managed to outwit the hackers with better security measures.”
“The fox outwitted the hunters by leaving false tracks.”
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