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1. overbid
noun. a bid that is higher than preceding bids.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bid (English)
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. overbid
noun. (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand).
Etymology
- bid (English)
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. overbid
verb. bid more than the object is worth.
Etymology
- bid (English)
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. overbid
verb. to bid for more tricks than one can expect to win,.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- bid (English)
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
Sentences with overbid
1. Verb, base form
You can overbid at live auctions, especially if you're caught up in a bidding war.
2. Adjective
Should there be multiple overbid buyers, the rules are simple: Highest bidder wins the house.
3. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
If you overbid, your bid number of points will be deducted from your score, potentially putting you in the hole.
