outsmart
|out/smart|
B2
🇺🇸
/aʊtˈsmɑrt/
🇬🇧
/aʊtˈsmɑːt/
to outwit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outsmart' originates from the combination of 'out-' meaning 'beyond' and 'smart' meaning 'intelligent or clever'.
Historical Evolution
'smart' changed from the Old English word 'smeortan' meaning 'to be painful' and eventually became the modern English word 'smart' with the meaning of 'intelligent'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'smart' meant 'to be painful', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'intelligent or clever'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to defeat or trick someone by being more intelligent or clever.
She managed to outsmart her competitors with a brilliant marketing strategy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40