How Do You Spell OUTDO?

Pronunciation: [a͡ʊtdˈuː] (IPA)

The word "outdo" is spelled with the letter combination "ou" which represents the diphthong /aʊ/. The "t" and "d" represent voiceless and voiced alveolar plosives respectively. The final "o" represents the short vowel sound /ʊ/. The word means to perform better than someone else in a particular task or competition. The spelling can be confusing for English learners due to the irregularity of the pronunciation rules in the language, but constant practice can help improve spelling accuracy.

OUTDO Meaning and Definition

  1. Outdo is a verb that means to surpass or exceed in performance, achievement, skill, or capacity. It refers to the act of performing better, achieving more, or displaying greater abilities than someone else in a particular activity or endeavor. It involves going beyond what is expected or required, achieving a higher standard, or achieving a result that is superior to others.

    When someone outdoes another person, they go to greater lengths or put in more effort to accomplish something. This could include surpassing someone's accomplishments, talents, or skills through personal improvement or by demonstrating exceptional qualities. Outdoing can occur in various areas of life, such as sports, academics, art, business, or any competitive field.

    Outdoing often implies a sense of rivalry or competition, where individuals strive to outshine or outperform one another. It can fuel motivation and drive individuals to push their limits and reach new levels of achievement. Outdoing can also involve a sense of innovation or creativity, as individuals seek to outdo their previous achievements or set new benchmarks for themselves and others to follow.

    Overall, outdo is a term that represents the act of surpassing others, reaching new heights, or achieving superior results by striving for excellence, exerting extra effort, or showcasing exceptional abilities.

  2. To surpass; to perform beyond another.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OUTDO

The word "outdo" originated from Middle English in the late 16th century. It is a combination of the prefix "out-" (meaning "beyond" or "surpassing") and the verb "do", which came from the Old English word "don". The term implies exceeding or surpassing someone in performance, skill, or achievement.

Idioms with the word OUTDO

  • outdo oneself To "outdo oneself" is an idiomatic expression that means to perform or achieve at a level surpassing one's previous best efforts. It implies exceeding one's own expectations or surpassing previous accomplishments. It often refers to someone's exceptional performance or exceptional accomplishment.

Similar spelling words for OUTDO

Conjugate verb Outdo

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have outdone
you would have outdone
he/she/it would have outdone
we would have outdone
they would have outdone
I would have outdo
you would have outdo
he/she/it would have outdo
we would have outdo
they would have outdo

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been outdoing
you would have been outdoing
he/she/it would have been outdoing
we would have been outdoing
they would have been outdoing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would outdo
you would outdo
he/she/it would outdo
we would outdo
they would outdo

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be outdoing
you would be outdoing
he/she/it would be outdoing
we would be outdoing
they would be outdoing

FUTURE

I will outdo
you will outdo
he/she/it will outdo
we will outdo
they will outdo

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be outdoing
you will be outdoing
he/she/it will be outdoing
we will be outdoing
they will be outdoing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have outdone
you will have outdone
he/she/it will have outdone
we will have outdone
they will have outdone

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been outdoing
you will have been outdoing
he/she/it will have been outdoing
we will have been outdoing
they will have been outdoing

IMPERATIVE

you outdo
we let´s outdo

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to outdo

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was outdoing
you were outdoing
he/she/it was outdoing
we were outdoing
they were outdoing

PAST PARTICIPLE

outdone

PAST PERFECT

I had outdone
you had outdone
he/she/it had outdone
we had outdone
they had outdone

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been outdoing
you had been outdoing
he/she/it had been outdoing
we had been outdoing
they had been outdoing

PRESENT

I outdo
you outdo
he/she/it outdoes
we outdo
they outdo

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am outdoing
you are outdoing
he/she/it is outdoing
we are outdoing
they are outdoing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

outdoing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have outdone
you have outdone
he/she/it has outdone
we have outdone
they have outdone

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been outdoing
you have been outdoing
he/she/it has been outdoing
we have been outdoing
they have been outdoing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it outdo

SIMPLE PAST

I outdid
you outdid
he/she/it outdid
we outdid
they outdid

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