Outfought: meaning, definitions and examples
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outfought
[ aʊtˈfɔːt ]
past tense
Outfought is the past tense of the verb 'outfight', which means to win a fight or competition by being more skillful or determined than an opponent. This term is often used in contexts such as sports, military confrontations, or any competitive scenario where one party demonstrates superior tactics, strength, or strategy. When someone is said to have outfought another, it implies that they were able to overcome challenges through better preparation or execution. The word emphasizes not just victory, but the manner in which that victory was achieved.
Synonyms
defeated, overcame, surpassed.
Examples of usage
- He outfought his rivals in the championship.
- The knight outfought all his opponents.
- She outfought her fears to succeed in the race.
Translations
Translations of the word "outfought" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superado
🇮🇳 हराया गया
🇩🇪 überwunden
🇮🇩 dikalahkan
🇺🇦 переможений
🇵🇱 pokonany
🇯🇵 打ち負かされた
🇫🇷 surpassé
🇪🇸 superado
🇹🇷 yenilmek
🇰🇷 이긴
🇸🇦 هُزِمَ
🇨🇿 překonán
🇸🇰 prekonaný
🇨🇳 被击败
🇸🇮 premagan
🇮🇸 sigraður
🇰🇿 жеңілген
🇬🇪 დამარცხებული
🇦🇿 məğlub olmuş
🇲🇽 superado
Etymology
The term 'outfought' has its roots in the Middle English word 'outen', which means 'to fight' or 'to defeat'. The prefix 'out-' serves to intensify, indicating surpassing or exceeding, while 'fight' pertains to engaging in combat or a struggle. The evolution of the word reflects the historical context of warfare and competition, where combatants would strive to outmaneuver and outsmart their opponents. The word has been prevalent in literature and vernacular usage since at least the 14th century, often associated with tales of valor and struggle. Its modern usage extends beyond physical confrontations to encompass competitive sports and other forms of rivalry.