outdid
|out/did|
B2
/aʊtˈdɪd/
(outdo)
surpass
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outdo' originates from Middle English, combining 'out' and 'do', where 'out' meant 'beyond' and 'do' meant 'to perform'.
Historical Evolution
'outdo' changed from the Middle English word 'outdon' and eventually became the modern English word 'outdo'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to perform beyond', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense of 'outdo', meaning to surpass or exceed in performance or achievement.
She outdid herself in the final performance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45