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Outplaying: meaning, definitions and examples

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outplaying

 

[ aʊtˈpleɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports skills

Outplaying refers to the act of performing better than an opponent in a competitive situation, such as a game or sport. This term can also apply in various contexts beyond sports, such as in business or strategic situations where one party demonstrates superior abilities or tactics. To outplay someone often involves not just physical prowess but also mental sharpness and strategic thinking. It embodies the idea of one individual successfully overcoming the abilities of another through superior skill or strategy.

Synonyms

defeat, outsmart, overcome

Examples of usage

  • The team won by outplaying their rivals.
  • She outplayed him in the chess match.
  • They managed to outplay the competition with innovative strategies.

Translations

Translations of the word "outplaying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superando

🇮🇳 हराना

🇩🇪 übertreffen

🇮🇩 mengalahkan

🇺🇦 перемагати

🇵🇱 przewyższanie

🇯🇵 打ち負かす

🇫🇷 surpasser

🇪🇸 superar

🇹🇷 geçmek

🇰🇷 이기다

🇸🇦 التفوق على

🇨🇿 překonávání

🇸🇰 prekonávanie

🇨🇳 超越

🇸🇮 preseganje

🇮🇸 yfirstaða

🇰🇿 жеңу

🇬🇪 მოწინააღმდეგის დამარცხება

🇦🇿 üstün gəlmək

🇲🇽 superar

Word origin

The term 'outplaying' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'out-' and the verb 'play.' The prefix 'out-' comes from Old English 'ūtan,' meaning 'outside' or 'beyond.' Over time, it has evolved to suggest surpassing or exceeding in various contexts. The word 'play' has its roots in the Old English 'plegan,' which refers to engaging in activity for enjoyment or competition. The concept of outplaying dates back to competitive activities in ancient cultures, where skills in sports, games, and even combat were held in high regard. As societies developed, so did the interest in measuring prowess, leading to the modern understanding of outplaying as a means to not only win but to showcase superiority in skill and intellect.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,881, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.