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overmatch

Pronunciation: /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈmætʃ/

The English word “overmatch” has 5 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

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

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