Outplay
verb
To perform better than someone else, especially in a game or sport.
Our team was outplayed in last night's match.
Often appears as...
- outplay an opponent
- outplay in a game
verb
To trick or outwit someone, often in a competitive situation.
He was outplayed in the negotiation table and lost the deal.
Often appears as...
- outplay at the negotiation
- outplay in strategy
verb
To perform better than someone else, especially in a game or sport.
Our team was outplayed in last night's match.
Often appears as...
- outplay an opponent
- outplay in a game
verb
To trick or outwit someone, often in a competitive situation.
He was outplayed in the negotiation table and lost the deal.
Often appears as...
- outplay at the negotiation
- outplay in strategy
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Indicates a clear advantage in skill or performance over somebody else in a competitive setting.
She consistently outplayed her chess rivals with strategic moves.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Losing
Implies that the person or team not only lost, but was also less skilled or effective.
Despite their efforts, they were outplayed in every quarter of the game.
Pro Tip 3/3Assessment of Effort
Often used to describe a situation where the outcome reflects the amount of effort or quality of play.
The young tennis player outplayed his opponent, showing remarkable improvement.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Indicates a clear advantage in skill or performance over somebody else in a competitive setting.
She consistently outplayed her chess rivals with strategic moves.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Losing
Implies that the person or team not only lost, but was also less skilled or effective.
Despite their efforts, they were outplayed in every quarter of the game.
Pro Tip 3/3Assessment of Effort
Often used to describe a situation where the outcome reflects the amount of effort or quality of play.
The young tennis player outplayed his opponent, showing remarkable improvement.
Pro Tip 1/3Competitive Edge
Indicates a clear advantage in skill or performance over somebody else in a competitive setting.
She consistently outplayed her chess rivals with strategic moves.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Losing
Implies that the person or team not only lost, but was also less skilled or effective.
Despite their efforts, they were outplayed in every quarter of the game.
Pro Tip 3/3Assessment of Effort
Often used to describe a situation where the outcome reflects the amount of effort or quality of play.
The young tennis player outplayed his opponent, showing remarkable improvement.
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Quote examples
Kevin De Bruyne
Belgian Athlete
The goals we get against are not really that people outplay us. I think it's the mistakes we make. It's when we have the ball at the back, we lose a few balls sometimes - that's also the risk with the way we play. It's not like they created the chance. We make two mistakes, and then we get the goals against.
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Jason McCourty
American Football Player
I was just trying to make it to a second contract before guys. I was trying to outplay guys on the field and trying to last longer than them in the league. I think all of those things go through your head when you're a late-rounder, and you're always trying to prove people wrong.
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Jill Ellis
British Coach
Coaches understand that pressure is part of the rush of coaching. The challenge of trying to outplay your opponent is part of the fun, the adrenaline, the preparation, seeing your team evolve. It's why coaches become coaches.
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Reggie Miller
American Athlete
Trying to outplay my sister or come out from her shadow, I think that gave me an edge, or a chip on my shoulder. That's where the flair and a little bit of the drama came from.
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Gary Sheffield
American Athlete
If you're equally good as this Latin player, guess who's going to get sent home? I know a lot of players that are home now can outplay a lot of these guys.
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Dave Lombardo
Cuban Musician
I like to be one of those drummers who actually add to the music, not one of those guys who sit in a room 24/7 trying to outwit or outplay another drummer.
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Brian Urlacher
American Athlete
Our goal is to outplay the other team's defense every game - it doesn't matter who we're playing.
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Eric Weddle
American Athlete
I wanted to be the best, and I was going to outplay anyone out there. I've always been that way.
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Brian Jordan
American Athlete
I'm going to outplay you. That's the mentality I have, and you should want to outplay me.
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Brock Lesnar
American Wrestler
If I can't outplay you in football, I'm gonna fight ya.
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Kevin De Bruyne
Belgian Athlete
The goals we get against are not really that people outplay us. I think it's the mistakes we make. It's when we have the ball at the back, we lose a few balls sometimes - that's also the risk with the way we play. It's not like they created the chance. We make two mistakes, and then we get the goals against.
Quote examples
Jason McCourty
American Football Player
I was just trying to make it to a second contract before guys. I was trying to outplay guys on the field and trying to last longer than them in the league. I think all of those things go through your head when you're a late-rounder, and you're always trying to prove people wrong.
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Jill Ellis
British Coach
Coaches understand that pressure is part of the rush of coaching. The challenge of trying to outplay your opponent is part of the fun, the adrenaline, the preparation, seeing your team evolve. It's why coaches become coaches.
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Reggie Miller
American Athlete
Trying to outplay my sister or come out from her shadow, I think that gave me an edge, or a chip on my shoulder. That's where the flair and a little bit of the drama came from.
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Gary Sheffield
American Athlete
If you're equally good as this Latin player, guess who's going to get sent home? I know a lot of players that are home now can outplay a lot of these guys.
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Dave Lombardo
Cuban Musician
I like to be one of those drummers who actually add to the music, not one of those guys who sit in a room 24/7 trying to outwit or outplay another drummer.
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Brian Urlacher
American Athlete
Our goal is to outplay the other team's defense every game - it doesn't matter who we're playing.
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Eric Weddle
American Athlete
I wanted to be the best, and I was going to outplay anyone out there. I've always been that way.
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Brian Jordan
American Athlete
I'm going to outplay you. That's the mentality I have, and you should want to outplay me.
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Brock Lesnar
American Wrestler
If I can't outplay you in football, I'm gonna fight ya.
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