verb
outbid
owt-BIHD
Outbid (verb) means to offer a higher amount than another bidder at an auction or in a competitive sale. Example: “A collector from Tokyo outbid everyone else for the painting.”
verb
1
To offer a higher amount than another bidder at an auction or in a competitive sale.
"A collector from Tokyo outbid everyone else for the painting."
How to use outbid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo beat someone else by offering more money.
Common pairings
outbid a rival
outbid on a house
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- outbids
- Past tense
- outbidded, outbidden
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A collector from Tokyo _____ everyone else for the painting.
Etymology
From "out-" (surpassing) plus "bid."
Antonyms
underbid
Frequently asked questions
What does “outbid” mean?
The word “outbid” means to offer a higher amount than another bidder at an auction or in a competitive sale. In plain terms, to beat someone else by offering more money.
How do you pronounce “outbid”?
“Outbid” is pronounced owt-BIHD (/aʊtˈbɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “outbid” in a sentence?
Here is “outbid” used in a sentence: “A collector from Tokyo outbid everyone else for the painting.”
What part of speech is “outbid”?
“Outbid” is a verb.
