How Do You Spell OUTWIT?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtwˈɪt] (IPA)

Outwit is spelled [aʊtˈwɪt] and refers to the act of cleverly surpassing someone's intelligence, strategy or plan. In this word, the first syllable uses the diphthong /aʊ/, which is an unique combination of two vowel sounds within a single syllable, and is most often represented by the letters OU. The second syllable has the vowel sound /ɪ/, which is commonly represented by the letter I. The final sound is a voiceless /t/ which is represented by the letter T. The spelling in English language shows the link between pronunciation and word meaning.

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OUTWIT Meaning and Definition

  1. Outwit is a verb that refers to the act of using intelligence, cunning, or cleverness to surpass or defeat someone in a contest of wits or strategy. It involves employing one's mental abilities to outsmart or deceive another person, often through manipulating or outmaneuvering their expectations or plans. To outwit someone is to effectively anticipate their actions or thoughts and take advantage of that knowledge to gain an upper hand or achieve a particular goal.

    While outwitting someone, individuals may employ various tactics such as cleverly devised plans, quick thinking, or even psychological manipulation. The objective is to outmaneuver or outsmart opponents, enabling oneself to succeed while preventing the rival from achieving their desired outcome.

    Outwitting can occur in a variety of scenarios, ranging from personal confrontations to competitive situations like games, sports, or business negotiations. It requires a certain level of astuteness, calculated decision-making, and resourcefulness. Those who possess strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and a keen ability to analyze situations are often more likely to successfully outwit their adversaries.

    In summary, outwit is a verb that describes the action of using intelligence, cunning, and cleverness to surpass or defeat someone by anticipating and manipulating their actions or thoughts. It is a skill that can be applied in diverse domains and is often associated with achieving victory or attaining desired objectives by outmaneuvering opponents.

  2. To overreach; to defeat by superior ingenuity or craft.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OUTWIT

The word outwit has its etymology in Old English. It is a combination of the prefix out- which means beyond or out of, and the verb wit, which means to know or to understand. Therefore, outwit can be understood as to know or understand something beyond or better than someone else.

Conjugate verb Outwit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outwitted
you would have outwitted
he/she/it would have outwitted
we would have outwitted
they would have outwitted
I would have outwit
you would have outwit
he/she/it would have outwit
we would have outwit
they would have outwit

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been outwitting
you would have been outwitting
he/she/it would have been outwitting
we would have been outwitting
they would have been outwitting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would outwit
you would outwit
he/she/it would outwit
we would outwit
they would outwit

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be outwitting
you would be outwitting
he/she/it would be outwitting
we would be outwitting
they would be outwitting

FUTURE

I will outwit
you will outwit
he/she/it will outwit
we will outwit
they will outwit

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outwitting
you will be outwitting
he/she/it will be outwitting
we will be outwitting
they will be outwitting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outwitted
you will have outwitted
he/she/it will have outwitted
we will have outwitted
they will have outwitted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outwitting
you will have been outwitting
he/she/it will have been outwitting
we will have been outwitting
they will have been outwitting

IMPERATIVE

you outwit
we let´s outwit

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outwit

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outwitting
you were outwitting
he/she/it was outwitting
we were outwitting
they were outwitting

PAST PARTICIPLE

outwitted

PAST PERFECT

I had outwitted
you had outwitted
he/she/it had outwitted
we had outwitted
they had outwitted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outwitting
you had been outwitting
he/she/it had been outwitting
we had been outwitting
they had been outwitting

PRESENT

I outwit
you outwit
he/she/it outwits
we outwit
they outwit

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outwitting
you are outwitting
he/she/it is outwitting
we are outwitting
they are outwitting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outwitting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outwitted
you have outwitted
he/she/it has outwitted
we have outwitted
they have outwitted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outwitting
you have been outwitting
he/she/it has been outwitting
we have been outwitting
they have been outwitting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it outwit

SIMPLE PAST

I outwitted
you outwitted
he/she/it outwitted
we outwitted
they outwitted

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