undercut
Undercut (verb) means to sell at a lower price, or offer to work for less, than a competitor. Example: “The new store undercut every price in the neighborhood.”
How to use undercut
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo beat a rival by going lower (in price or effort), or to weaken something from underneath.
Word forms
undercut past tense, undercuts plural, undercuts singular
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The new store _____ every price in the neighborhood.
Etymology
From Middle English undercutten, from under- + cut.
Rhymes for undercut
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What does “undercut” mean?
The word “undercut” means to sell at a lower price, or offer to work for less, than a competitor. In plain terms, to beat a rival by going lower (in price or effort), or to weaken something from underneath.
How do you pronounce “undercut”?
“Undercut” is pronounced UHN-duh-kuht (/ˈʌndə(ɹ)kʌt/ in IPA).
How do you use “undercut” in a sentence?
Here is “undercut” used in a sentence: “The new store undercut every price in the neighborhood.”
What part of speech is “undercut”?
Depending on how it is used, “undercut” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “undercut” come from?
The word “undercut” comes from Middle English. From Middle English undercutten, from under- + cut.
How many meanings does “undercut” have?
“Undercut” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to sell at a lower price, or offer to work for less, than a competitor.