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outdo Meaning & Definition

/aʊtˈdu/

What Does Outdo Mean?

As a verb, outdo means To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.

Word Facts for Outdo

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/aʊtˈdu/
Synonymssurmount, surpass and trump
Verb formsoutdoes, outdoing, outdid, outdone

Outdo Definition (Verb)

  1. To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.

    You've outdone yourself—another personal best!

Synonyms of Outdo

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Outdo in a Sentence

You've outdone yourself—another personal best!

Word Forms & Grammar

outdo (third-person singular simple present outdoes, present participle outdoing, simple past outdid, past participle outdone)

Words That Rhyme With Outdo

Origin of Outdo

From out- + do.

Frequently Asked Questions About Outdo

What part of speech is outdo?

Outdo is a verb.

What is another word for outdo?

Words with a similar meaning to outdo include surmount, surpass and trump. See the full list of outdo synonyms and antonyms.

What is the past tense of outdo?

The past tense of outdo is outdid and the past participle is outdone. The present participle is outdoing.

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