offer to pay more for something than someone else in order to buy it, to bid more than someone else for something

Formal and Informal Expressions of outbid

In different contexts, you can replace 'outbid' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'outdo, outmatch' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'outgun' is a commonplace synonym.

outbid: Explore its Definition & Usage

outbid Definition

1offer to pay more for something than someone else in order to buy it
2to bid more than someone else for something

Using outbid: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "outbid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
I was outbid at the auction.
Example
He outbid me for the painting.
Example
The company outbid all its competitors for the contract.

outbid Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for outbid

outdo
outmatch
outpace

Antonyms for outbid

underbid
sell

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Summary: outbid in Brief

'Outbid' [aʊtˈbɪd] means to offer a higher price than someone else for something. It is often used in auctions or competitive bidding situations, as in 'The company outbid all its competitors for the contract.' 'Outbid' can be synonymous with 'outdo' or 'outmatch,' and has no idiomatic or phraseological usage.