one-ups
The word “one-ups” has 2 syllables: one-ups
It's pronounced as /ˌwʌnˈʌps/
What is synonym and antonym for one-ups?
In the thesaurus, “one-ups” has 48 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for one-ups along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for one-ups
- beats
- bests
- betters
- clobbers
- conquers
- crushes
- defeats
- drubs
- eclipses
- exceeds
- excels
- licks
- masters
- outbalances
- outclasses
- outcompetes
- outdistances
- outdoes
- outguns
- outmatches
- outpaces
- outperforms
- outraces
- outruns
- outshines
- outstrips
- outweighs
- overbears
- overcomes
- overmatches
- overpasses
- overshadows
- overtops
- routs
- shames
- skunks
- subdues
- surmounts
- surpasses
- thrashes
- tops
- transcends
- trims
- trounces
- trumps
- wallops
- whips
- worsts
Meanings of one-ups
- noun
- An item that grants the player an extra life in the game, staving off game over by one more try.
- In a game with multiple players, an indicator or identifier of player 1.
- (especially in phrases like get one up on someone) An advantage over someone.
- verb
- To outdo, to do something slightly better than a competitor's prior effort.
Example Sentences
- He always one-ups his friends with a bigger story.
- She one-ups her coworkers by staying late just to impress the boss.
- That guy never misses a chance to one-ups someone.
- He one-ups me every time I mention an accomplishment.
- In every meeting, she one-ups whoever spoke before her.
On this page you'll find 48 synonyms or another words to one-ups, such as: beats, bests, betters, clobbers, conquers, crushes, defeats.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
eclipses
- abasements
- abatements
- beats
- bests
- betters
- breakups
- clobbers
- conquers
- crushes
- dark ages
- de-escalations
- debasements
- decadences
- decays
- decimations
- declensions
- declinations
- declines
- decompositions
- decreases
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- defeats
- deflations
- degeneracies
- degenerations
- degradations
- demolishments
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- depreciations
- descents
- desolations
- destructions
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- devolutions
- diminishments
- diminutions
- dips
- disintegrations
- dissolutions
- downfalls
- downgrades
- downslides
- downtrends
- downturns
- drop-offs
- drops
- drubs
- ebbs
- exceeds
- excels
- falloffs
- falls
- goes one better
- havoc
- licks
- losses
- masters
- nadirs
- one-ups
- outbalances
- outclasses
- outcompetes
- outdistances
- outdoes
- outguns
- outmatches
- outpaces
- outperforms
- outraces
- outruns
- outshines
- outstrips
- outweighs
- overbears
- overcomes
- overmatches
- overpasses
- overshadows
- overtops
- reductions
- routs
- ruinations
- ruins
- runs circles around
- runs rings around
- sags
- shames
- shrinkages
- skunks
- slips
- slumps
- subdues
- sunsets
- surmounts
- surpasses
- thrashes
- tops
- transcends
- trims
- trounces
- trumps
- wallops
- whips
- worsts