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Outdone: meaning, definitions and examples

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outdone

 

[ aʊt'dʌn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

performance comparison

The term 'outdone' refers to the act of surpassing or exceeding someone or something in performance or achievement. It implies achieving a greater level of success or excellence than another person or group. This term is often used in contexts where competition is involved or when one is praised for accomplishing more than what was expected. It can also convey feelings of being outperformed or challenged in a specific task or endeavor.

Synonyms

exceeded, excelled, outperformed, surpassed

Examples of usage

  • She outdone herself in the competition.
  • He was outdone by his younger sibling's talent.
  • The new product outdone all its competitors.
  • In the final match, the team outdone their previous record.

Translations

Translations of the word "outdone" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superado

🇮🇳 हराया हुआ

🇩🇪 übertroffen

🇮🇩 dilampaui

🇺🇦 перевершений

🇵🇱 prześcignięty

🇯🇵 打ち負かされた

🇫🇷 dépasse

🇪🇸 superado

🇹🇷 geçmiş

🇰🇷 능가한

🇸🇦 تجاوز

🇨🇿 překonán

🇸🇰 prekonaný

🇨🇳 超越

🇸🇮 presežen

🇮🇸 yfirgenginn

🇰🇿 асып кеткен

🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული

🇦🇿 üstün gəlmiş

🇲🇽 superado

Etymology

The word 'outdone' comes from the combination of the prefix 'out-' meaning 'beyond' or 'exceeding', and the past participle 'done', from the Old English 'don', which means 'to do'. This formation suggests a sense of surpassing what has been done. Its usage can be traced back to Middle English, where it began to gain popularity as a verb that encapsulates not only the idea of completion but also the context of achievement in relation to others. The nuances of competition and excellence inherent in 'outdone' reflect broader societal values surrounding success and accomplishment. Over time, it has been adopted across various forms of literature, commonly appearing in contexts of personal achievements, competitions, and comparisons, becoming a standard way to describe surpassing others in various endeavors.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,119, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.