Outscore
What it means
To earn more points in a game or contest.
Reach for it when describing one competitor earning more points than another
Strong teamwork helped the visitors outscore a more experienced side.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when informal numerical superiority is meant
Careful Top can describe ranking rather than one score.
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everyday
beat
Fits when only the contest result matters
Careful A win can be decided without a conventional score.
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everyday
score more than
Fits when maximum transparency is preferred
Careful The phrase is longer but exact.
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professional
edge
Fits when a narrow scoring advantage decides the result
Careful Edge as a verb specifically suggests a small margin.
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formal
defeat
Fits when the opponent loses the contest
Careful Defeat can occur through disqualification or tie-break.
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literary
prevail over
Fits when eventual victory suits elevated prose
Careful Prevailing says nothing about points.
Opposites 3
- be outscored by
- tie
- score less than
Common phrases 3
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outscore the opposition
Strong teamwork helped the visitors outscore the opposition.
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outscore by ten
The reserve side managed to outscore the leaders by ten.
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outscore every rival
Consistent accuracy let her outscore every rival in the final.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Outscore reports points only; it does not by itself explain skill, fairness, or overall quality of play.
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