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outdid

/aʊtˈdɪd/

outdid is the simple past of outdo.

Meaning of outdo

Verb

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

  1. (transitive) To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.
    • You've outdone yourself—another personal best!
    Synonyms:
    to outperform, to outrival, improve on, overtake, eclipse

Words that rhyme with outdid

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Questions about outdid

What is outdid the simple past of?
Outdid is the simple past of outdo.
How do you pronounce outdid?
Outdid is pronounced /aʊtˈdɪd/.

Words near outdid in the dictionary

  1. outdeviling
  2. outdevilled
  3. outdevilling
  4. outdevils
  5. Outdia
  6. outdid
  7. outdiffuse
  8. outdig
  9. outdigging
  10. outdigs
  11. outdin

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