What is another word for one up?

Pronunciation: [wˈɒn ˈʌp] (IPA)

The phrase "one up" is often colloquially used to mean having an advantage over someone else, or to surpass them in terms of achievement or accomplishment. Some synonyms that convey similar meanings include "outdo," "outshine," "outperform," "surpass," "exceed," and "outclass." In a more competitive context, one might also use synonyms such as "trump," "best," "outwit," or "outmaneuver." These terms often imply a sense of competition or one-upmanship, as each word suggests getting ahead or emerging victorious over someone else in some way. Ultimately, the use of synonyms can help in crafting more expressive and nuanced language.

What are the hypernyms for One up?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with One up

  • I found out a long time ago that if I didn't have a good story for a song, I could just make one up! Now it seems over half the stories in my show are made up. The funny thing is, those seem to be the ones that resonate the most with the audiences.
    Ronny Cox
  • You know how you smoke out a sniper? You send a guy out in the open, and you see if he gets shot. They thought that one up at West Point.
    Samuel Fuller
  • I've always been an avid reader. If I don't have a book in the car, I'll stop and pick one up just to have something to read. I don't even remember learning to read.
    Janis Ian
  • It is easy at any moment to surrender a large fortune; to build one up is a difficult and an arduous task.
    Titus Livius
  • I am not as scared about people tearing this one up as I would have been in the past because of the basis in 'knowing' this one has. There are people out there that are hungry for this.
    Kenny Loggins

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