Definition

A person or thing that surpasses or exceeds others in performance or achievement.

Example

In the competition, she proved to be the outdoer, achieving the highest score.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new kid in school?

Yeah, I heard he's quite the outdoer in sports.

I wonder if he can really outdo everyone else, though.

It'll be interesting to see how he stacks up against the rest of us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outdoer → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or surpassing) and "doer" (from Old English "dōian", meaning to perform or act). The word "outdoer" refers to a person who surpasses or performs better than others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who goes 'beyond' ('out-') in their actions ('doer') — that's why an outdoer is someone who excels or surpasses others.

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