overmatch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To match more than intended.
  2. To be more than equal to or a match for, to surpass; hence, to conquer, vanquish.
  3. To marry (someone) to a superior.
noun
  1. A match in which one opponent is greatly superior to the other.
  2. An opponent who is more than a match for another; one who cannot be defeated.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈmætʃ/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌmætʃ/

Word forms

overmatch overmatches overmatching overmatched

Etymology

From Middle English overmacchen, equivalent to over- + match.

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