Outfight

Pronunciation: /aʊt.faɪt/

Definitions of outfight

verb to defeat or surpass in a fight or conflict

Example Sentences

A1 The superhero was able to outfight the villain and save the city.

A2 Despite being smaller, the boxer managed to outfight his opponent with skill and determination.

B1 The underdog team outfought their more experienced rivals to win the championship.

B2 The army's strategy was to outfight the enemy using superior tactics and technology.

C1 The champion boxer was known for his ability to outfight any opponent in the ring.

C2 The general's plan was to outfight the enemy forces and secure victory in the battle.

Examples of outfight in a Sentence

formal The skilled soldier was able to outfight his opponents in the battle.

informal I bet I can outfight you in a game of arm wrestling.

slang He always manages to outfight his rivals in the ring.

figurative She was determined to outfight the challenges that came her way.

Grammatical Forms of outfight

• past tense: outfought
• plural: outfights
• comparative: more outfought
• superlative: most outfought
• present tense: outfights
• future tense: will outfight
• perfect tense: have outfought
• continuous tense: is outfighting
• singular: outfights
• positive degree: outfight
• infinitive: outfight
• gerund: outfighting
• participle: outfought

Origin and Evolution of outfight

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'outfight' originated from Old English, specifically from the combination of 'out' meaning beyond or surpassing and 'fight' meaning to engage in battle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'outfight' has evolved to refer to defeating someone in combat or competition through superior skill or strength. The word has retained its original meaning of surpassing in battle but is now commonly used in a more general sense of overcoming an opponent in any competitive situation.