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Meaning of outdid
The primary meaning of the word "outdid" is to do something better or more successfully than someone or something else.
Etymology of outdid
The word "outdid" is the past tense of the verb "outdo", which originated in the 15th century from the combination of "out" and "do", with "out" implying superiority or excess
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of situations, from physical competitions to intellectual or artistic achievements
Synonyms
Definitions
- To do something better or more successfully than someone or something else
- * To exceed someone or something in a particular quality or achievement
Usage Examples
- She outdid herself in the marathon, finishing with a personal best time
- * The new restaurant outdid its competitors with its innovative menu and exceptional service
- * The team outdid their opponents, winning the game with a convincing score
Antonyms
underperformed
failed
fell short
was surpassed
was exceeded
was outdone
did worse
fared poorly
struggled
lagged
was inferior
was subordinate
was secondary
was junior
was less successful
was less effective