OUTHUNT Meaning and
Definition
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Outhunt is a verb that refers to the action of surpassing or outperforming someone else in a hunt or pursuit. The term consists of two parts: "out," meaning to surpass or exceed, and "hunt," which refers to the act of pursuing or searching for something, typically animals in the context of hunting. Outhunt, therefore, describes the act of outdoing one's competitors or colleagues in the context of hunting.
The term can be applied to various scenarios involving hunting or tracking, whether it be for sport, food, or research purposes. It implies that an individual or group has achieved a higher level of skill, success, or efficiency in their hunting endeavors compared to others.
Outhunting can involve various factors, such as superior tracking abilities, knowledge of the terrain, effective use of hunting equipment, or a higher level of patience and perseverance. It goes beyond simply outshooting or killing more animals; it encompasses a comprehensive range of hunting skills and abilities.
The term can also be used metaphorically, beyond the literal context of hunting, to describe situations where one surpasses or outperforms others in non-hunting-related activities. It indicates the idea of achieving a greater level of success or accomplishment compared to one's peers or competitors.
Etymology of OUTHUNT
The word "outhunt" is a combination of the prefix "out-" and the verb "hunt".
"Out-" is a prefix that implies surpassing, exceeding, or going beyond. It is derived from the Old English word "ūt", meaning "out" or "beyond". In modern usage, it can be seen in words like "outdo", "outweigh", or "outshine".
"Hunt" has its origins in the Old English word "huntian", which meant to chase or pursue game animals in order to capture or kill them. The word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "hunton", which meant to pursue, capture, or kill.
Therefore, when the prefix "out-" is added to "hunt", it creates the word "outhunt".
Conjugate verb Outhunt
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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would be outhunting
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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would have outhunt
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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would have been outhunting
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FUTURE
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will outhunt
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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will have outhunted
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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outhunt
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let´s outhunt
to outhunt
PAST
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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was outhunting
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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had been outhunting
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PRESENT
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outhunt
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outhunt
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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am outhunting
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
outhunting
PRESENT PERFECT
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have outhunted
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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have been outhunting
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