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Meaning of outdone
The primary meaning of the word "outdone" is to be surpassed or exceeded by someone or something in a particular aspect or activity.
Etymology of outdone
The word "outdone" has its roots in Old English, with "out" meaning "beyond" or "exceeding" and "done" meaning "accomplished" or "completed"
The word evolved over time, influenced by Middle English and other linguistic factors, to take on its modern meaning and usage
Synonyms
surpassed
exceeded
outperformed
outshone
eclipsed
overshadowed
overmatched
outpaced
outrun
outstripped
beaten
bettered
excelled
transcended
topped
overdone
overachieved
overshadowed
outdistanced
outmaneuvered
outplayed
outwitted
upstaged
surpassed
dominated
vanquished
conquered
defeated
overpowered
outgunned
outmanned
Definitions
- To be surpassed or exceeded by someone or something in a particular aspect or activity
- * To be more successful or accomplished than someone or something
- * To exceed someone's or something's expectations or achievements
Usage Examples
- The new employee was outdone by her colleagues in terms of sales performance
- * The home team was outdone by their opponents in the championship game
- * The artist's latest painting was outdone by her previous work in terms of critical acclaim
Antonyms
undone
inferior
surpassed
defeated
inferior
weaker
less capable
less skilled
less talented
unaccomplished
unsuccessful
unbettered
uneclipsed
unexcelled
unoutdone
unoutshone
unovershadowed
unmatched
unoutpaced
unoutplayed
unoutwitted