Meaning & use
outguess
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To gain an advantage over someone by anticipating what they will do or think.
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The chess champion tried to outguess her opponent by playing an unexpected opening.
Smugglers are always trying to outguess customs officials at the border.
A note on using this word
Formed from the prefix "out-" plus "guess," the word implies a contest of anticipation rather than simple luck.
Words with a similar meaning
outwitoutsmart
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