overbid Definition
- 1to bid more than the actual value or worth of something
- 2to bid higher than someone else in an auction
Using overbid: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overbid" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I overbid on that antique vase and ended up paying way too much for it.
Example
She overbid her opponent in the auction and won the painting.
Example
Don't overbid on that house, it's not worth that much.
overbid Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: overbid in Brief
The verb 'overbid' [ˌəʊvəˈbɪd] means to bid more than the actual value or worth of something, or to bid higher than someone else in an auction. It is often used in the context of auctions or purchases, as in 'I overbid on that antique vase and ended up paying way too much for it.' Synonyms include 'outbid' and 'surpass,' while antonyms include 'underbid' and 'undersell.'
