English noun: overbid | |||
1. | overbid (communication) a bid that is higher than preceding bids | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bid, tender | ||
2. | overbid (communication) (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) | ||
Synonyms | overcall | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bid, bidding | ||
Domain category | bridge | ||
English verb: overbid | |||
1. | overbid (possession) to bid for more tricks than one can expect to win, | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bid, call | ||
Domain category | bridge | ||
2. | overbid (possession) bid more than the object is worth | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bid, offer, tender | ||
Domain category | auction, auction sale, vendue | ||
Antonyms | underbid | ||