outdid

Meanings

• Verb

  To surpass or outperform someone or something in a particular activity or field.

  - "Mike outdid his colleagues in sales this month."
  - "Sarah's performance in the competition outdid her expectations."
  - "John's new product outdid its competitors in terms of features."

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Synonyms

outperform , outrival

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with outdid
hid , bid , kid , rid

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Variants

List of all variants of outdid that leads to same result
outdid , outdo , outdoes , outdoing , outdone

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Etymology

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The word 'outdid' originated from the Old English word 'utdædan,' which means 'to cut out, excise.' Over time, its meaning evolved to 'to surpass, outperform' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'outdid' is not commonly used in everyday speech and is often replaced by more common synonyms like 'exceed,' 'surpass,' or 'outperform'.

2. The term 'outdo' can also be used as a noun to refer to a challenge or competition where one aims to surpass others.

3. In some contexts, 'outdid' can also be used figuratively to describe an emotional or intellectual response, such as 'John's anger outdid his fear.'

4. The word 'outdid' can be used in a positive or negative sense, depending on the context. For example, 'Mary outdid herself in the kitchen,' can be seen as a positive achievement, while 'John's mistake outdid all others,' can be seen as a negative consequence.

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Related Concepts

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1. Excel: The term 'Excel' is closely related to 'outdid,' as it refers to surpassing expectations or performing exceptionally well.

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Culture

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The word 'outdid' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to express the idea of surpassing expectations or achievements. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1,' Hotspur boasts about outdoing others in battle, saying, 'I'll out-do them: but they or I am slain.'

How to Memorize "outdid"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'outdid,' imagine a race where one competitor surpasses the others by crossing the finish line first.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'outdid' with the idea of surpassing or exceeding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Outdoing others is what I did.'

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