outthink

[out-thingk]

outthink Definition

• 1. to outsmart or surpass someone in thinking or planning
• 2. to think more creatively or effectively than someone else

Using outthink: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outthink" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was able to outthink her competitors and win the game.

• Example

  We need to outthink our opponents if we want to succeed.

• Example

  He always manages to outthink his colleagues in business meetings.

outthink Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outthink

• outsmart
• outdo
• outmaneuver
• outwit
• surpass

Antonyms for outthink

• underthink
• underestimate

Phrases with outthink

• outthink oneself

  to overthink or complicate a situation, leading to poor decision-making

  Example

  He outthought himself by trying to come up with a complex solution to a simple problem.

• outthink the competition

  to use superior thinking or strategy to gain an advantage over one's competitors

  Example

  Our company was able to outthink the competition and become the market leader.

• outthink the problem

  to solve a problem by thinking creatively or outside the box

  Example

  We were able to outthink the problem by coming up with a unique solution.

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Summary: outthink in Brief

To 'outthink' [out-thingk] someone means to surpass them in thinking or planning, often by being more creative or effective. It is used in contexts like business meetings, games, and competitions, as in 'She was able to outthink her competitors and win the game.' 'Outthink' has phrases like 'outthink oneself,' which means to overthink or complicate a situation, and 'outthink the competition,' which means to use superior thinking or strategy to gain an advantage over one's competitors.