Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈkʌt/

Definitions of undercut

noun a cut or notch made underneath something

Example Sentences

A1 The undercut of the tree made it easier to climb.

A2 The undercut in the price of the product attracted more customers.

B1 The company's decision to use undercuts in their pricing strategy helped them gain a competitive edge.

B2 The undercut in the market caused a shift in consumer preferences.

C1 The subtle undercut in the contract negotiations proved to be advantageous for the company.

C2 The deliberate undercut in the merger deal led to a successful acquisition.

verb to offer goods or services at a lower price than a competitor

Example Sentences

A1 She undercut the price of the product to attract more customers.

A2 The new supermarket undercut its competitors by offering lower prices.

B1 The company decided to undercut their rivals by reducing their prices significantly.

B2 The airline undercut its competitors by offering cheaper tickets and better services.

C1 The business strategy was to undercut the competition while maintaining high quality standards.

C2 The company's aggressive pricing strategy successfully undercut all its competitors in the market.

Examples of undercut in a Sentence

formal The company decided to undercut their competitors by offering lower prices.

informal I heard that store always undercuts their prices during the holidays.

slang I'm going to undercut that guy in the auction to get the item for a lower price.

figurative Her sharp wit always seems to undercut his arguments in debates.

Grammatical Forms of undercut

past tense

undercut

plural

undercuts

comparative

more undercut

superlative

most undercut

present tense

undercuts

future tense

will undercut

perfect tense

has undercut

continuous tense

is undercutting

singular

undercut

positive degree

undercut

infinitive

to undercut

gerund

undercutting

participle

undercut

Origin and Evolution of undercut

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'undercut' originated from Middle English, combining 'under' and 'cut'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the literal sense of cutting or trimming something from below, the word 'undercut' has evolved to also refer to gaining an advantage over someone or something by using cunning or deceitful means.