outdo

owt-DOO

Outdo (verb) means to do better than someone else; to surpass. Example: “Each sibling tried to outdo the other with more extravagant gifts.”

verb

To do better than someone else; to surpass.

"Each sibling tried to outdo the other with more extravagant gifts."

"The new restaurant outdoes its rivals in both taste and service."

How to use outdo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo perform better than someone else, often in a competitive way.

Common pairings

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What does “outdo” mean?

The word “outdo” means to do better than someone else; to surpass. In plain terms, to perform better than someone else, often in a competitive way.

How do you pronounce “outdo”?

“Outdo” is pronounced owt-DOO (/aʊtˈdu/ in IPA).

How do you use “outdo” in a sentence?

Here is “outdo” used in a sentence: “Each sibling tried to outdo the other with more extravagant gifts.”

What part of speech is “outdo”?

“Outdo” is a verb.

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