Word Study
outbid
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb outbid has 2 senses
- outbid(v = verb.possession) - bid over an opponent's bid when one's partner has not bid or doubled; is one way to bid, call
- outbid(v = verb.possession) - bid higher than others; is one way to bid, offer, tender
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s
Antonym: underbid
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s somebody
CIDE DICTIONARY
outbid, v. t.
To exceed or surpass in bidding; to bid a higher price. [1913 Webster]
"Prevent the greedy, and outbid the bold."
[1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
outbid, v.tr. (-bidding; past and past part. -bid)
1 bid higher than (another person) at an auction.
2 surpass in exaggeration etc.
1 bid higher than (another person) at an auction.
2 surpass in exaggeration etc.
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