What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
outprice
Example
The luxury brand decided to outprice its competitors by setting a higher price point. [outprice: verb]
Example
The new restaurant's menu items were outpriced compared to other restaurants in the area. [outpriced: past tense]
undercut
Example
The supermarket undercut its competitors by offering lower prices on popular products. [undercut: verb]
Example
The new online store's prices were undercutting traditional brick-and-mortar stores. [undercutting: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Undercut is more commonly used than outprice in everyday language and may be more informal.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between outprice and undercut?
Outprice may be more formal or technical than undercut, which is more versatile and can be used in various formality levels.
