Outdo: meaning, definitions and examples

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outdo

 

[ aสŠtหˆduห ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

competition

To do better than someone else in a competition or contest, especially by achieving a greater level of success or by performing at a higher standard.

Synonyms

exceed, outclass, outperform, outshine, surpass

Examples of usage

  • She always manages to outdo her competitors with her innovative ideas.
  • The team worked hard to outdo their previous performance and set a new record.
Context #2 | Verb

achievement

To surpass or exceed something in achievement or success.

Synonyms

beat, exceed, outshine, outstrip, surpass

Examples of usage

  • His latest film has outdone all his previous work in terms of critical acclaim.
  • The company's profits this year have outdone all expectations.

Translations

Translations of the word "outdo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น superar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‡ เคฌเฅ‡เคนเคคเคฐ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผbertreffen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengungguli

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฒะตั€ัˆะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przewyลผszaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใฎใ (shinogu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surpasser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ superar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šฅ๊ฐ€ํ•˜๋‹ค (neunggahada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชููˆู‘ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ekonat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekonaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ถ…่ฟ‡ (chฤoguรฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preseฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skara fram รบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‹ะฟ ั‚าฏััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฃแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผstษ™lษ™mษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ superar

Etymology

The word 'outdo' originated in the late 16th century, formed by combining 'out' and 'do'. It has been used in English to describe the act of surpassing or exceeding others in competition or achievement. The concept of outdoing others has been a common theme in human history, reflecting the drive for success and excellence.

See also: do, doable, dose, outdoable, overdo, overdoing, redo, undo, undoable.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,172, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.