What is the meaning of outdo?

verb

  • Be or do something to a greater degree.
    • usage: "her performance surpasses that of any other student I know"; "She outdoes all other athletes"; "This exceeds all my expectations"; "This car outperforms all others in its class"
  • Get the better of.
    • usage: "the goal was to best the competition"
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