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

• outf oot

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