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Definition of counterbid

counterbid

/ˈkaʊntɚˌbɪd/
coun · ter · bid
Plural:counterbids
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Past Simple:counterbid
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Past Participle:counterbid
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Present Participle:counterbidding
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counterbid Lexical Profile

counterbid Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A bid made in response to or in competition with an earlier bid, especially in an auction, corporate takeover, or card game.

Example

"The rival corporation submitted a higher counterbid to acquire the technology startup."

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• verb

1

To make a competing or retaliatory bid in response to a previous offer.

Example

"Several private equity firms are expected to counterbid before the auction closes on Friday."

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• Nearby Words

counterattack
counterattacker
counterbalance
counterbid
counterbluff
counterchallenge
countercharge

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Counterbid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/counterbid
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