What does outplay mean?
Outplay means (transitive) To excel or defeat in a game; to play better than..
Outplay
/aʊtˈpleɪ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To excel or defeat in a game; to play better than..
Example Sentences
We were outplayed at tennis, but we outplayed them at football.
When Littlefinger really starts to bare his teeth, talking about a game he plays where he assumes the worst of people’s intentions, I started to hope the producers had outplayed us one last time, and that he was aware they were trying to play him.
Synonyms for outplay
Antonyms for outplay
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Word Forms
- outplays
- outplaying
- outplayed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for outplay?
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What is the opposite of outplay?
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How do you use outplay in a sentence?
We were outplayed at tennis, but we outplayed them at football.
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