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outdid

 

[ aʊtˈdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

competition performance

Outdid is the past tense of outdo, meaning to surpass or exceed someone in performance or achievement. It often implies achieving more than what was previously done by another person or group. This term can be applied in various contexts, such as sports, academics, or even in everyday tasks. The emphasis is typically on comparison, where one person's effort or result is greater than another's.

Synonyms

excelled, outperformed, surpassed, transcended

Examples of usage

  • She outdid her competitors in the race.
  • He outdid himself by cooking a gourmet dinner.
  • The team outdid last year's score in the championship.
  • Her performance outdid all expectations.

Translations

Translations of the word "outdid" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superou

🇮🇳 हराया

🇩🇪 übertraf

🇮🇩 mengalahkan

🇺🇦 перевершив

🇵🇱 przekroczył

🇯🇵 超えた

🇫🇷 a surpassé

🇪🇸 superó

🇹🇷 geçti

🇰🇷 능가했다

🇸🇦 تفوق على

🇨🇿 překonal

🇸🇰 prekročil

🇨🇳 超越了

🇸🇮 presegel

🇮🇸 yfirgaf

🇰🇿 асып болды

🇬🇪 გადაწვა

🇦🇿 üstün gəldi

🇲🇽 superó

Etymology

The word 'outdo' has its origins in Old English, where 'ut' meant 'out' and 'don' meant 'to do'. This combination highlights the sense of doing something beyond the normal limits or expectations. The usage of 'outdo' can be traced back to the 15th century, becoming more prevalent as competition became a significant aspect of various fields, including sports and arts. Over centuries, the term has evolved, retaining its core meaning but expanding into more contexts like personal achievements and everyday life. The transition from 'outdo' to its past tense 'outdid' follows standard English conjugation rules, reinforcing its widespread use in both spoken and written forms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,930 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.