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- [out-wit]
- /ˌaʊtˈwɪt/
- /ˌaʊtˈwɪt/
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- [out-wit]
- /ˌaʊtˈwɪt/
Definitions of outwitted word
- verb with object outwitted to get the better of by superior ingenuity or cleverness; outsmart: to outwit a dangerous opponent. 1
- verb with object outwitted Archaic. to surpass in wisdom or knowledge. 1
- noun outwitted Simple past tense and past participle of outwit. 1
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Origin of outwitted
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; out- + wit1
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Parts of speech for Outwitted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outwitted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
outwitted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outwitted
verb outwitted
- outsmarted — to get the better of (someone); outwit.
- outfoxed — to outwit; outsmart; outmaneuver: Politics is often the art of knowing how to outfox the opposition.
- beat — If you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard.
- deceived — (of a person) Cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage.
- baffled — lacking in understanding
Antonyms for outwitted
verb outwitted
- abetted — to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- encouraged — Simple past tense and past participle of encourage.
- enlightened — Having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
Top questions with outwitted
- how dog outwitted leopard?
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