outsmart

verb
UK: /ˌaʊtˈsmɑːt/
US: /ˌaʊtˈsmɑːrt/

  1. To be more clever than someone.

    1. I tried to outsmart him, but he was too quick.
    2. She tried to outsmart the system, but the security was too strong.

  2. To gain an advantage over someone by using your intelligence.

    1. The fox outsmart the farmer and stole the chickens.
    2. The company tried to outsmart its competitors by launching innovative products.

Synonyms

outwit dupe beguile trick fool deceive beat
outsmart transitive-verb

  1. To surpass in cleverness or cunning.

    1. She thought she could outsmart me, but I was ready.
    2. The experienced negotiator was able to outsmart the less skilled opponent.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outsmart" in English means: To be more clever than someone., To gain an advantage over someone by using your intelligence..

The phonetic transcription of "outsmart" is /ˌaʊtˈsmɑːt/ in British English and /ˌaʊtˈsmɑːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outsmart": outwit, dupe, beguile, trick, fool, deceive, beat.

Example usage of "outsmart": "I tried to outsmart him, but he was too quick.". More examples on the page.