verb
outwit
owt-WIHT
Outwit (verb) means to beat someone by being cleverer than them. Example: “The fox outwitted the hunters and escaped into the woods.”
verb
1
To beat someone by being cleverer than them.
"The fox outwitted the hunters and escaped into the woods."
"She outwitted her opponents in the final round of the game."
How to use outwit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo win against someone through cleverness rather than strength.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
outwit an opponent
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- outwits
- Past tense
- outwitted
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “outwit” mean?
The word “outwit” means to beat someone by being cleverer than them. In plain terms, to win against someone through cleverness rather than strength.
How do you pronounce “outwit”?
“Outwit” is pronounced owt-WIHT (/aʊtˈwɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “outwit” in a sentence?
Here is “outwit” used in a sentence: “The fox outwitted the hunters and escaped into the woods.”
What part of speech is “outwit”?
“Outwit” is a verb.
