Outhit: meaning, definitions and examples

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outhit

 

[ aʊtˈhɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports competition

To outhit means to outperform someone in hitting, typically in the context of a sports game such as baseball or cricket. It refers to achieving a higher number of successful hits than the opposing player or team. This term is commonly used to indicate superiority in batting performance and is a crucial measure of a player's effectiveness in these sports. Outhitting can be an essential factor in determining the outcome of a game.

Synonyms

outperform, outscore, surpass.

Examples of usage

  • The team needs to outhit their opponents to win the match.
  • In the final game, he managed to outhit everyone on the field.
  • She outhit her rivals with a stunning performance.
  • If we want to succeed, we must outhit them significantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "outhit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superar

🇮🇳 हराना

🇩🇪 übertreffen

🇮🇩 menang

🇺🇦 перемогти

🇵🇱 pokonać

🇯🇵 打ち勝つ

🇫🇷 surpasser

🇪🇸 superar

🇹🇷 yenmek

🇰🇷 이기다

🇸🇦 يتغلب على

🇨🇿 překonat

🇸🇰 prekonať

🇨🇳 战胜

🇸🇮 premagati

🇮🇸 sigra

🇰🇿 жеңу

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბება

🇦🇿 üstün gəlmək

🇲🇽 superar

Etymology

The term 'outhit' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-', implying superiority or going beyond, and the verb 'hit,' which has its roots in Old English 'hyttan' meaning to strike or to come into contact. The usage of 'outhit' can be traced back to the early development of sports where batting and striking were essential components. As competitive sports evolved, so did the terminology associated with player performance. This term became especially prominent in baseball and cricket, where hitting is a critical aspect of the game. The concept of outhitting an opponent aligns with the overarching goal of competition: to exceed the capabilities of others in order to secure victory.