Synonyms of go one better

go one better

phrase

as in exceed

to be greater, better, or stronger than

The two siblings were always trying to go one better than the other.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exceed
• surpass
• top
• better
• eclipse
• tower (over)
• excel
• beat
• transcend
• prevail (over)
• outstrip
• outshine
• master
• outdo
• overcome
• triumph (over)
• overtop
• outdistance
• run circles around
• win (against)
• defeat
• outmatch
• best
• outclass
• outgun
• worst
• overshadow
• outweigh
• outpace
• shame
• outrun
• outperform
• one-up
• overpass
• rout
• surmount
• trump
• subdue
• skunk
• conquer
• lick
• trim
• crush
• whip
• wallop
• overmatch
• outrace
• thrash
• clobber
• trounce
• outcompete
• overbear
• outbalance
• drub

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of go one better

Kids love shooting off rockets in the backyard, but in this stunt, Knoxville goes one better, strapping himself to a gigantic projectile. — Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026