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outsmart

[aʊtˈsmɑːt]

outsmart Definition

to gain an advantage over someone by using your intelligence and knowledge more effectively.

Using outsmart: Examples

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

  • Example

    She managed to outsmart her opponent with a clever move.

  • Example

    He tried to outsmart the police, but they caught him anyway.

  • Example

    The company's new strategy was designed to outsmart its competitors.

outsmart Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outsmart

Phrases with outsmart

  • attempt to gain an advantage over someone by using your intelligence and knowledge more effectively

    Example

    He tried to outsmart his opponent, but she was too clever for him.

  • to try to be too clever and end up making a mistake

    Example

    He thought he could outsmart the system, but he ended up getting caught.

  • to gain an advantage over one's competitors by using one's intelligence and knowledge more effectively

    Example

    The company's new marketing strategy was designed to outsmart the competition.

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Summary: outsmart in Brief

'Outsmart' [aʊtˈsmɑːt] means to gain an advantage over someone by using your intelligence and knowledge more effectively. It is often used in competitive situations, such as sports or business, and can be seen in phrases like 'outsmart the competition.' 'Outsmart' can also be used in the negative sense, as in 'outsmart oneself,' meaning to try to be too clever and end up making a mistake.

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