outwit Meaning & Definition
/aʊtˈwɪt/
What Does Outwit Mean?
Outwit is a verb that means To get the better of; to outsmart, to beat in a competition of wits.
Outwit: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //aʊtˈwɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | circumvent, beat and overreach |
| Verb forms | outwits, outwitting, outwitted |
Outwit Definition (Verb)
- To get the better of; to outsmart, to beat in a competition of wits.
Synonyms of Outwit
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Outwit in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
outwit (third-person singular simple present outwits, present participle outwitting, simple past and past participle outwitted)
Words That Rhyme With Outwit
Origin of Outwit
From out- + wit.
Outwit Pronunciation
Outwit is pronounced //aʊtˈwɪt// and has 1 syllable.
Outwit: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is outwit?
Outwit is a verb.
What is another word for outwit?
You can replace outwit with words such as circumvent, beat and overreach. See the full list of outwit synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of outwit?
The past tense of outwit is outwitted. The present participle is outwitting.