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outsmart

Pronunciation: [aʊtˈsmɑrt]

Word

Context: "intelligence"

(verb) to use your brain to be smarter than someone else. It's like when you think of a clever plan to trick someone or solve a problem that they can't.

Example

She was able to outsmart her little brother by hiding his toy where he couldn't find it.

Example

He couldn't outsmart the teacher, who knew all the tricks.

Example

Can you think of a time when you outsmarted someone?

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