Synonyms: outfox, outsmart, outwit, overreach, circumvent, beat
Definition: beat through cleverness and wit
Usage: I beat the traffic; She outfoxed her competitors
Similar words: outdo, outgo, outmatch, outperform, outstrip, exceed, surmount, surpass
Definition: be or do something to a greater degree
Usage: her performance surpasses that of any other student I know; She outdoes all other athletes; This exceeds all my expectations; This car outperforms all others in its class
Synonyms: overreach
Definition: fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
Similar words: fail, miscarry, go wrong
Definition: be unsuccessful
Usage: Where do today's public schools fail?; The attempt to rescue the hostages failed miserably