overmatch

Meanings

• Noun

  The situation where two or more things have exactly the same characteristics or qualities.

• Noun

  A superior performance or achievement, surpassing that of others.

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Antonyms

undermatch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overmatch
match , catch , hatch , patch

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Homophones

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1. Overmeat (en) : An excessive amount of food, especially meat.
   

2. Overmatch (en) : A superior performance or achievement, surpassing that of others.
   

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Variants

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overmatch , overmatched , overmatches , overmatching

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Forms

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The verb form of 'overmatch' is 'outmatch' or 'surpass'. There are no other forms for this word.

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Etymology

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The term 'overmatch' comes from the Old English word 'ofermatchan', which means 'to surpass, excel, or outdo'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'overmatch' was first used in military contexts during the Middle Ages to describe a situation where one army decisively defeated another.

2. In chess, 'overmatch' refers to a situation where one player has a clear advantage over their opponent and can force a win.

3. The term 'overmatch' is also used in sports to describe a superior performance or achievement, such as a world record or a gold medal win.

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Related Concepts

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1. Superiority: The state of being superior in power, ability, or quality.

2. Dominance: The ability to control or influence a situation or environment.

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Culture

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The term 'overmatch' has been used extensively in military contexts to describe a situation where one force decisively defeats another, as well as in sports and competitions to denote superior performance.

How to Memorize "overmatch"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two things of equal size, with one having a small advantage or edge over the other. This represents the concept of 'overmatch'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overmatch' with the idea of superiority or dominance. Think of a situation where one thing clearly surpasses another.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Outdoing the opposition' to remember the meaning of 'overmatch'.

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