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OUTDO Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word outdo. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word outdo. (close relations)
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outperform
verb, adverbv, adv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

exceed
verbv
verb

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

• be superior or better than some standard

• be or do something to a greater degree

outmatch
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outstrip
verbv
verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

• go far ahead of

surpass
verbv
verb

• distinguish oneself

• be or do something to a greater degree

• move past

• be greater in scope or size than some standard

beat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a regular route for a sentry or policeman

• the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart

• the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music

• a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; has a frequency equal to the difference between the two oscillations

• a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior

• the sound of stroke or blow

• (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

• a regular rate of repetition

• a stroke or blow

• the act of beating to windward; sailing as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing

adjective satellite

• very tired

verb

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression

• hit repeatedly

• move rhythmically

• shape by beating

• make a rhythmic sound

• glare or strike with great intensity

• move with a thrashing motion

• sail with much tacking or with difficulty

• stir vigorously

• strike (a part of one's own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music

• be superior

• avoid paying

• make a sound like a clock or a timer

• move with a flapping motion

• indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks

• move with or as if with a regular alternating motion

• make by pounding or trampling

• produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly

• strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting

• beat through cleverness and wit

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• wear out completely

defeat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

verb

• win a victory over

• thwart the passage of

excel
verb, nounv, n
verb

• distinguish oneself

outclass
verbv
verb

• cause to appear in a lower class

outdistance
verbv
verb

• go far ahead of

outshine
verbv
verb

• shine brighter than

• attract more attention and praise than others

outweigh
verbv
verb

• be heavier than

• weigh more heavily

overshadow
verbv
verb

• be greater in significance than

• make appear small by comparison

• cast a shadow upon

overtake
verbv
verb

• catch up with and possibly overtake

• travel past

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

top
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

noun

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

verb

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

best
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities

noun

• the supreme effort one can make

• Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

• the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

adverb

• in a most excellent way or manner

• it would be sensible

• from a position of superiority or authority

adjective satellite

• (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

verb

• get the better of

outflank
verbv
verb

• go around the flank of (an opposing army)

• get the better of

outgo
verb, nounv, n
noun

• money paid out; an amount spent

verb

• be or do something to a greater degree

outrival
verbv
verb

• be more of a rival than

scoop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the quantity a scoop will hold

• a hollow concave shape made by removing something

• a news report that is reported first by one news organization

• street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

• the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe

• a large ladle

verb

• take out or up with or as if with a scoop

• get the better of

Best Hypernyms For OUTDO

Here is a list of related hypernyms for outdo, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
beat crush shell trounce vanquish exceed outmatch outpace outperform outshine outstrip surpass
Phrases (1)
beat out

Alternatives for OUTPERFORM

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