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Definition of outwit

outwit

/aʊtˈwɪt/
out · wit
Past Simple:outwitted
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Past Participle:outwitted
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Present Participle:outwitting
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outwit Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To defeat, deceive, or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever, cunning, or resourceful.

Example

"In classic fables, the small rabbit often manages to outwit the much larger fox through quick thinking."

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outwardly
outwear
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 16th century from the prefix 'out-' (meaning to surpass or exceed) and 'wit' (from Old English 'witt', meaning mind, understanding, or intelligence).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outwit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outwit
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