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outsmart vs outperform

outperform vs outsmart

outsmart and outperform both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outsmart No No Yes No
outperform No No Yes No
As verbs, outperform is a hypernym of outsmart; that is, outperform is a word with a broader meaning than outsmart:
  • outsmart: beat through cleverness and wit
  • outperform: be or do something to a greater degree
Other hypernyms of outsmart include exceed, outdo, outgo, outmatch, outstrip, surmount, surpass.
outsmart (verb) outperform (verb)
beat through cleverness and wit be or do something to a greater degree
defeat by more skillful maneuvering
Difference between outsmart and outperform

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