Definition

To sell more of something than someone else or to sell more than a certain amount.

Example

The new smartphone model is expected to outsell its predecessor by a large margin.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that the new phone model is expected to outsell its predecessor?

Yeah, I read that too! People are really excited about the features.

I wonder how they manage to outsell all the competition every year.

It's all about the marketing and customer loyalty, I guess.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outsell → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or surpassing) and "sell" (from Old English "sellan", meaning to give or deliver). The word "outsell" means to sell more than someone else or to surpass in sales.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'beyond' ('out-') in 'selling' — that's why outsell means to sell more than others.

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