out
smart
Third Person
outsmarts
Present Participle
outsmarting
Past Tense
outsmarted
Past Participle
outsmarted
1
to use skill and cunning to gain an advantage over someone, defeating or surpassing them through intelligence
transitive
- In the chess match, the young prodigy managed to outsmart his experienced opponent, employing a brilliant strategy to secure victory.
- The detective had to outsmart the cunning criminal, anticipating their moves to solve the complex case.
- During the negotiation, she skillfully outsmarted her competitors, securing the deal with favorable terms for her company.
- The quick-witted student was able to outsmart the tricky exam questions, showcasing a deep understanding of the material.
- The spy relied on her ability to outsmart the enemy, using clever tactics to gather critical information without detection.
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