From Merriam-Webster
out- in a manner that is greater, better, or more than something else.
in a manner that exceeds or surpasses and
sometimes overpowers or defeats. e.g outmaneuver>
Does outmaneuver literally mean that manoeuvre the opponents out?
How shall we explain outset (meaning beginning) and outtake then?
Best Answer
You may have noticed that some words have more than one meaning.
The same can go for parts of words like prefixes.
Also, you may have noticed that when you put words together, or even standing a lone, they may have non-literal meanings. They may have meanings that just are.
See, you hit more than one with the last one.