: to do better than (someone or something) : to be more successful than (someone or something)
Smaller companies often outdo larger ones in customer service.
My sister always tried to outdo me in school.
She's a great cook, but she really outdid herself this time. The meal was wonderful. [=it was the best meal she ever made]
She scored 20 points in the first game. Not to be outdone, I scored 30 points myself in the second game.
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“Outdo.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/outdo. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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