Definition

To catch more fish or larger fish than someone else.

Example

He managed to outfish his friends during the fishing trip.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you went fishing last weekend, how was it?

It was great! I actually managed to outfish everyone in the group.

That’s awesome! What bait did you use to catch so many?

I used some special worms that my uncle recommended, they really worked!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outfish → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or surpassing) and "fish" (from Old English "fisc", meaning fish). The word "outfish" means to catch more fish than someone else or to surpass in fishing.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'beyond' ('out-') in catching 'fish' — that's why outfish means to catch more fish than others.

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