Überbieten Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Überbieten" is used as verb with the meaning of "outbid", "outdo" or "surpass".

Essential properties of "überbieten"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: überbieten
Simple past: überbot
Participle: überboten

irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "überbieten" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To exceed an existing offer or achievement, especially in auctions"

Definition: "To exceed an existing offer or achievement, especially in auctions."
Translation(s): outbid, outdo, surpass, exceed
Synonym(s): übertreffen, übersteigen
Antonym(s): unterbieten
Related word(s): Angebot, Auktion, Wettbewerb

📝 Some usage examples:

Er wollte das Gebot seines Konkurrenten überbieten.He wanted to outbid his competitor's offer.
Sie hat alle Erwartungen übertroffen und den Rekord überboten.She exceeded all expectations and outbid the record.
Im letzten Moment konnte er das Angebot überbieten.At the last moment, he was able to outbid the offer.

2.) "To surpass others in skill or quality"

Definition: "To demonstrate superior skills or qualities compared to others."
Translation(s): outdo, surpass, excel, outperform, exceed
Synonym(s): übertreffen, überragen
Antonym(s): unterlegen sein
Related word(s): Fähigkeit, Leistung, Konkurrenz

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte seine Kollegen in jeder Hinsicht überbieten.He could outdo his colleagues in every respect.
Sie hat alle anderen Teilnehmer im Wettbewerb überboten.She outdid all other participants in the competition.
Mit seiner Leistung hat er alle Erwartungen überboten.With his performance, he exceeded all expectations.

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