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- [out-jen-er-uh l]
- /ˌaʊtˈdʒɛn ər əl/
- /aʊt.ˈdʒe.nə.rəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [out-jen-er-uh l]
- /ˌaʊtˈdʒɛn ər əl/
Definitions of outgeneral word
- verb with object outgeneral to outdo or surpass in generalship. 1
- noun outgeneral Get the better of by superior strategy or tactics. 1
- verb outgeneral to surpass in generalship 0
- verb transitive outgeneral to surpass in leadership or management 0
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Origin of outgeneral
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; out- + general
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Parts of speech for Outgeneral
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outgeneral popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
outgeneral usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outgeneral
verb outgeneral
- baffle — If something baffles you, you cannot understand it or explain it.
- bamboozle — To bamboozle someone means to confuse them greatly and often trick them.
- beat — If you beat someone or something, you hit them very hard.
- bewilder — If something bewilders you, it is so confusing or difficult that you cannot understand it.
- cap — A cap is a soft, flat hat with a curved part at the front which is called a peak. Caps are usually worn by men and boys.
Antonyms for outgeneral
verb outgeneral
- abet — If one person abets another, they help or encourage them to do something criminal or wrong. Abet is often used in the legal expression 'aid and abet'.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- clear up — When you clear up or clear a place up, you tidy things and put them away.
- encourage — Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
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