How Do You Spell OUTFOOT?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtfˈʊt] (IPA)

Outfoot is a verb that means to exceed or outrank someone or something in foot speed or efficiency. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /aʊt.fʊt/, which indicates that the first syllable has a diphthong /aʊ/ that sounds like "ow" in "cow." The second syllable is pronounced with the vowel /ʊ/ as in "put." The stress falls on the first syllable, hence why it's spelled with "out" in the beginning. Despite being an uncommon word, outfoot can express a competitive spirit well.

OUTFOOT Meaning and Definition

  1. Outfoot (verb):

    1. To surpass or exceed in speed, agility, or endurance, especially in a competitive or athletic context. This term is commonly used in sports, races, or contests where participants strive to outperform or outdo one another. It implies the act of moving faster or more effectively than others in order to gain an advantage or win. For example, in a sprint race, if one runner can outfoot all their competitors by sprinting at a higher speed, they will likely be the winner of the race.

    2. To outsmart or outmaneuver someone, typically using cunning or strategic tactics. This definition is applicable in situations where individuals or groups are engaged in a mental or strategic contest, where victory is achieved by being more clever or shrewd than one's opponents. It signifies the act of getting ahead or gaining an advantage by outwitting or outmaneuvering others. For instance, in a game of chess, a player might outfoot their opponent by making smarter moves and anticipating their opponent's strategies, ultimately leading to victory.

    The term "outfoot" can also be used metaphorically in non-physical contexts, such as business, politics, or everyday life, where the idea of surpassing, outdoing, or outmaneuvering others remains relevant. However, it is most commonly associated with athletic or competitive scenarios.

Common Misspellings for OUTFOOT

Etymology of OUTFOOT

The word "outfoot" is a compound word composed of the prefix "out-" and the verb "foot".

The prefix "out-" typically denotes movement away, beyond, or surpassing.

The verb "foot" is derived from the Old English word "fōt", which means "the lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which a person stands or walks". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "fōts" and the Proto-Indo-European root *ped-.

When combined, "outfoot" implies the act of surpassing or outpacing someone by using one's feet. This compound word appears to have emerged with the meaning of "to outrun or outpace on foot" or "to surpass in speed or distance by walking or running". However, it is worth noting that the usage and popularity of the term may vary over time.

Conjugate verb Outfoot

CONDITIONAL

I would outfoot
you would outfoot
he/she/it would outfoot
we would outfoot
they would outfoot

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be outfooting
you would be outfooting
he/she/it would be outfooting
we would be outfooting
they would be outfooting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outfoot
you would have outfoot
he/she/it would have outfoot
we would have outfoot
they would have outfoot

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been outfooting
you would have been outfooting
he/she/it would have been outfooting
we would have been outfooting
they would have been outfooting

FUTURE

I will outfoot
you will outfoot
he/she/it will outfoot
we will outfoot
they will outfoot

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outfooting
you will be outfooting
he/she/it will be outfooting
we will be outfooting
they will be outfooting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outfooted
you will have outfooted
he/she/it will have outfooted
we will have outfooted
they will have outfooted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outfooting
you will have been outfooting
he/she/it will have been outfooting
we will have been outfooting
they will have been outfooting

IMPERATIVE

you outfoot
we let´s outfoot

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outfoot

PAST

I outfooted
you outfooted
he/she/it outfooted
we outfooted
they outfooted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outfooting
you were outfooting
he/she/it was outfooting
we were outfooting
they were outfooting

PAST PARTICIPLE

outfooted

PAST PERFECT

I had outfooted
you had outfooted
he/she/it had outfooted
we had outfooted
they had outfooted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outfooting
you had been outfooting
he/she/it had been outfooting
we had been outfooting
they had been outfooting

PRESENT

I outfoot
you outfoot
he/she/it outfoots
we outfoot
they outfoot

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outfooting
you are outfooting
he/she/it is outfooting
we are outfooting
they are outfooting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outfooting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outfooted
you have outfooted
he/she/it has outfooted
we have outfooted
they have outfooted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outfooting
you have been outfooting
he/she/it has been outfooting
we have been outfooting
they have been outfooting

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