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outguess

/ˌaʊtˈɡɛs/

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verb

/ˌaʊtˈɡɛs/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, превосходящего или переигрывающего кого-либо в угадывании, предсказании или предвосхищении чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of surpassing or outdoing someone in guessing, predicting, or anticipating something.

  1. C1formal

    To try to anticipate or predict someone's actions, thoughts, or decisions, often in order to gain an advantage.

    ruПерехитрить

    • The chess champion tried to outguess his opponent's next move.
    • Investors often attempt to outguess market trends.
    • She managed to outguess the detective's line of questioning.

    Synonymsanticipateforeseeforetelloutsmartoutwitpredictsecond-guess

Forms
  • outguessed past participle
  • outguessed past simple
  • outguessing present participle
  • outguesses third person singular