Past tense of outwit
regular verb
The past tense of outwit is outwitted. The past participle is also outwitted.
Forms of outwit
| Base form (V1) | outwit /aʊtˈwɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | outwitted |
| Past participle (V3) | outwitted |
| Present participle | outwitting |
| Third person singular | outwits |
Outwitted in a sentence
- The queen may have outwitted Otto, but he’s small potatoes compared to a master opponent like the Lady of Driftmark.2022 October 16, Jenna Scherer, “An enticing House Of The Dragon crowns Westeros' new ruler”, in AV Club. From the entry small potatoes
Meaning of outwit
- verb To get the better of; to outsmart, to beat in a competition of wits.
Questions about the past tense of outwit
- What is the past tense of outwit?
- The past tense of outwit is outwitted.
- What is the past participle of outwit?
- The past participle of outwit is outwitted.
- Is outwit a regular or irregular verb?
- Outwit is a regular verb: its past tense doubles the last letter and adds -ed.
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