outdo

verb

out·do ˌau̇t-ˈdü How to pronounce outdo (audio)

outdid ˌau̇t-ˈdid How to pronounce outdo (audio)

; outdone ˌau̇t-ˈdən How to pronounce outdo (audio)

; outdoing ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ How to pronounce outdo (audio)

; outdoes ˌau̇t-ˈdəz How to pronounce outdo (audio)

transitive verb

: to go beyond in action or performance

: defeat, overcome

Example Sentences

Smaller companies often outdo larger ones in customer service. My sister always tried to outdo me in school. She scored 20 points in the first game. Not to be outdone, I scored 30 points myself in the second game.

Recent Examples on the Web Winners are revealed months in advance, which means the only competition comes in performers trying to outdo themselves to pay homage to the honorees.

Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 After three games with his new team, the 6-5 guard appears primed to outdo himself as a member of the Wildcats.

The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2022 One hectic yet dull scene follows another as the animals seek to outdo one another with a dozen or more kinds of superpowers.

Kyle Smith, WSJ, 28 July 2022 Reeves and Stahelski are now back for round four to outdo themselves yet again.

Carson Burton, Variety, 22 July 2022 Bartenders vie to outdo one another, adding a variety of toppers including shrimp and cherries.

Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 As this essay was set to go to press, news reports suggest Italy is set to outdo everyone by offering Ukraine both Pzh-2000s and M-109s.

Craig Hooper, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 That’s because none of the SoC available to Android vendors can outdo the A15 Bionic.

Chris Smith, BGR, 14 Mar. 2022 Lott said the increase in such high-profile shootings likely comes down to criminals wanting media attention and killers perhaps wanting to outdo each other with shocking attacks.

Fox News, 16 June 2022 See More

outdo

verb

as in to surpass

to be greater, better, or stronger than two vaccine developers who spent years vigorously trying to outdo one another's research

Synonyms & Similar Words

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run circles around
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wallop
skunk
win (against)
prevail (over)
triumph (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

lose (to)

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of outdo are exceed, excel, outstrip, surpass, and transcend. While all these words mean "to go or be beyond a stated or implied limit, measure, or degree," outdo applies to a bettering or exceeding what has been done before.

outdid herself this time

The words exceed and outdo are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, exceed implies going beyond a limit set by authority or established by custom or by prior achievement.

exceed the speed limit

In some situations, the words excel and outdo are roughly equivalent. However, excel implies preeminence in achievement or quality and may suggest superiority to all others.

excels in mathematics

The meanings of outstrip and outdo largely overlap; however, outstrip suggests surpassing in a race or competition.

outstripped other firms in sales

While the synonyms surpass and outdo are close in meaning, surpass suggests superiority in quality, merit, or skill.

the book surpassed our expectations

The synonyms transcend and outdo are sometimes interchangeable, but transcend implies a rising or extending notably above or beyond ordinary limits.

transcended the values of their culture

单词	outdo
释义	outdo verb out·do ˌau̇t-ˈdü outdid ˌau̇t-ˈdid ; outdone ˌau̇t-ˈdən ; outdoing ˌau̇t-ˈdü-iŋ ; outdoes ˌau̇t-ˈdəz transitive verb 1 : to go beyond in action or performance 2 : defeat, overcome Synonyms beat better eclipse exceed excel outclass outdistance outgun outmatch outshine outstrip overtop surpass top tower (over) transcend See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Smaller companies often outdo larger ones in customer service. My sister always tried to outdo me in school. She scored 20 points in the first game. Not to be outdone, I scored 30 points myself in the second game. Recent Examples on the Web Winners are revealed months in advance, which means the only competition comes in performers trying to outdo themselves to pay homage to the honorees. Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 After three games with his new team, the 6-5 guard appears primed to outdo himself as a member of the Wildcats. The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2022 One hectic yet dull scene follows another as the animals seek to outdo one another with a dozen or more kinds of superpowers. Kyle Smith, WSJ, 28 July 2022 Reeves and Stahelski are now back for round four to outdo themselves yet again. Carson Burton, Variety, 22 July 2022 Bartenders vie to outdo one another, adding a variety of toppers including shrimp and cherries. Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 As this essay was set to go to press, news reports suggest Italy is set to outdo everyone by offering Ukraine both Pzh-2000s and M-109s. Craig Hooper, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022 That’s because none of the SoC available to Android vendors can outdo the A15 Bionic. Chris Smith, BGR, 14 Mar. 2022 Lott said the increase in such high-profile shootings likely comes down to criminals wanting media attention and killers perhaps wanting to outdo each other with shocking attacks. Fox News, 16 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing outdo outdo oneself outdo oneself Kids Definition outdo verb out·do au̇t-ˈdü outdid -ˈdid ; outdone -ˈdən ; outdoing -ˈdü-iŋ ; outdoes -ˈdəz : to do better than : surpass He always tries to outdo everyone. outdo verb as in to surpass to be greater, better, or stronger than two vaccine developers who spent years vigorously trying to outdo one another's research Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance surpass exceed top better eclipse outshine beat outstrip outclass outmatch outdistance excel transcend outgun overcome master overtop outpace outrun overshadow defeat best outrace outperform run rings around one-up trounce surmount conquer subdue outweigh run circles around outcompete worst clobber go one better trump lick overmatch shame tower (over) crush drub whip thrash trim overpass rout overbear outbalance wallop skunk win (against) prevail (over) triumph (over) Antonyms & Near Antonyms lose (to) Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of outdo are exceed, excel, outstrip, surpass, and transcend. While all these words mean "to go or be beyond a stated or implied limit, measure, or degree," outdo applies to a bettering or exceeding what has been done before. outdid herself this time The words exceed and outdo are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, exceed implies going beyond a limit set by authority or established by custom or by prior achievement. exceed the speed limit In some situations, the words excel and outdo are roughly equivalent. However, excel implies preeminence in achievement or quality and may suggest superiority to all others. excels in mathematics The meanings of outstrip and outdo largely overlap; however, outstrip suggests surpassing in a race or competition. outstripped other firms in sales While the synonyms surpass and outdo are close in meaning, surpass suggests superiority in quality, merit, or skill. the book surpassed our expectations The synonyms transcend and outdo are sometimes interchangeable, but transcend implies a rising or extending notably above or beyond ordinary limits. transcended the values of their culture
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outdo

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