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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessurpasser
Pronunciation / Transliteration: syr-pa-se
"Ils ont su surpasser leurs adversaires sur le terrain."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To defeat or surpass an opponent in a game, sport, or competition by playing better or using superior strategy.
"The visiting team managed to outplay the champions in every quarter of the match." - 2
To outsmart or maneuver someone through superior tactical thinking.
"She was determined to outplay her rival in the final business negotiations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Formed in English from the prefix 'out-' (meaning to surpass or exceed, originating from Old English 'ūt') combined with the verb 'play' (from Old English 'pleg(i)an'). First recorded in the late 16th century, the term originally referred to theatrical performances before expanding into competitive games, sports, and strategic dominance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Outplay" is said worldwide
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surpasser
Transliteration: syr-pa-se
"Ils ont su surpasser leurs adversaires sur le terrain."
überspielen
Transliteration: yːbɐˈʃpiːlən
"Die Mannschaft hat ihre Gegner klar überpielt."
surclassare
Transliteration: sur-clas-sa-re
"La squadra di casa è riuscita a surclassare gli avversari."
superar
Transliteration: su-pe-rar
"Lograron superar a su rival gracias a una mejor estrategia."
superar
Transliteration: su-pe-rar
"Eles conseguiram superar o adversário no segundo tempo."
हरा देना
Transliteration: hara dena
"उन्होंने खेल में अपने प्रतिद्वंद्वी को हरा दिया।"
战胜
Transliteration: zhànshèng
"他们在比赛中完全战胜了对手。"
능가하다
Transliteration: neung-ga-ha-da
"그 팀은 경기에서 상대방을 압도했다."
凌ぐ
Transliteration: shinogu
"彼らは試合で相手チームを巧みに打ち負かした。"
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